Italy, Greece and several Balkan countries continue to struggle under a prolonged heat wave that has sparked wildfires and has led to a lake drying up in Serbia for the first time.
With temperatures in Athens predicted to hit 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, the Greek Ministry of Culture ordered the closure of one of the country’s most famous landmarks, the Acropolis archeological site, from noon to 5 p.m.
Authorities have warned people against extensive exposure to the sun during the hottest hours of the day and called on people to make sure they stay hydrated.
The heat wave is expected to peak on…