Greece experienced soaring temperatures on Wednesday, with the highest recorded at 43.2°C in Lefkochori, Fthiotida, Central Greece, according to the National Observatory of Athens' automated meteorological network.
Sparta closely followed with 43.1°C.
The nationwide average high temperature was 36.1°C. Out of 509 active weather stations, 228 reported temperatures exceeding 37°C, and 51 stations saw temperatures rise above 40°C. The heatwave is expected to continue until Friday.
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(Source: Amna)