Deadly heatwaves in June? Climate scientists explain why extreme weather is battering Greece
Greece’s summer season has got off to a tragic start with its earliest heatwave on record causing several deaths this month. At least six tourists are known to have died in the searing temperatures, which also shut schools and sites including the Acropolis. One firefighter also lost his life while battling a wildfire last week, as blazes broke out across the country “almost every 10 minutes” according to the fire service. Temperatures in Athens are currently below the official heatwave threshold of 38C, but little respite is expected for the rest of the summer. There is no doubt that the Medit...