The Italian Ministry of Health has issued the most severe heat warnings for a number of cities, including Naples, Palermo, and Rome. In addition, CNN reported that the famous Acropolis of Athens in Greece was closed because of the extreme heat.
According to Reuters, temperatures in much of Europe reached over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the warnings. In addition, on the island of Sardinia, highs occasionally exceeded 116 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperatures in the Mediterranean are up to 5 degrees Celsius above average, according to the World Meteorological Organization. And during the week, the heat is expected to “intensify” in areas of the Mediterranean, such as Greece
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