Greece experienced a severe heat wave prompting the closure of the Acropolis for safety reasons. The temperatures in Athens were anticipated to reach around 38 degrees Celsius, with a national peak of 43 degrees Celsius. The Greek Culture Ministry announced the site would remain closed until 5:00 pm to protect workers and tourists. Additionally, the Labor Ministry mandated a halt to outdoor work between midday and 5:00 pm. While excessive summer heat is typical for Greece, experts have linked the recent heat wave to climate change effects in Europe.
The Greek authorities closed the Acropolis for Tuesday afternoon to protect workers and tourists during a four-day heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 38 degrees Celsius.
The Greek Culture Ministry stated that the world-renowned site would be closed until 5:00 pm for the safety of workers and visitors, owing to high temperatures.
The Labor Ministry instructed outdoor workers to stop work between midday and 5:00 p.m due to nationwide temperatures expected to peak at 43 degrees Celsius.
Although sweltering temperatures are not unusual in Greece during summer, experts have identified climate change as a contributing factor to the heat wave that swept Europe.
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