For now, March brings unprecedented heat in Greece. Temperature records have fallen in many cities. However, meteorologists warn that in a few days winter will return to the country, and values will appear on thermometers not much exceeding 10 degrees.
Greek meteorologists have announced that on Saturday in some cities thermometers showed over 30 degrees Celsius. In Livadia, the temperature increased to 31.4 degrees C – such high value in March in this city has not yet been noted.
Early hot wave
As the Greek scientific observatory in Athens explained, from Wednesday the temperature in Greece resembled May rather than the end of astronomical winter. March records were fallen at 112 meteorological stations throughout the country.
– Such temperatures at such an early stage of March have never happened before – said meteorologist Panagiotis Giannopoulos Television Ert.
Due to the rapid increase in the number of fires by March 18 in Greece, there is a nationwide ban on lighting fire in rural areas.
It is very difficult to bear because there is a lot of Saharan dust in the air.
A clear down jump
The inhabitants of Greece will have to prepare for a sudden drop in temperature. From Tuesday, a mass of cold air will come to the country, which will bring rainfall and snow.
– In Athens, where today we have 27 degrees, the maximum temperature will drop to 11 degrees. This is a rollercoaster, “said Giannopoulos.
A sudden change of aura can be particularly problematic for the agricultural sector. In northern Macedonia, where 27 degrees were recorded at the weekend, frosts can cause blooming damage fruit trees.
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