Rijeka in Red Until Further Notice!
Heatwave Shows No Mercy: Most of Croatia Under Red Alert, Temperatures Up to 39°C, with Only Scattered Showers for Relief.
Heatwave Shows No Mercy: Most of Croatia Under Red Alert, Temperatures Up to 39°C, with Only Scattered Showers for Relief.
Croatia remains in the grip of unbearable heat. The State Hydrometeorological Institute has issued a red alert for high temperatures across most of the country, with the warning in effect for Tuesday and Wednesday. For the Rijeka area and southern Croatia, the scorching heat will not relent until Saturday.
According to forecasts, the highest daily temperature in the Rijeka area on Tuesday could reach 37°C. The rest of the country is not in a much better position, with a maximum of 39°C in the shade expected today, as reported by 24sata. In Zagreb, 34°C has already been recorded.
Extreme heat carries an increased risk for all chronic health conditions and can lead to sunstroke and heatstroke. On the websites of the State Hydrometeorological Institute and the Red Cross, citizens are reminded of tips for protecting themselves from the heat, urging everyone to take care of themselves and others, especially children and the elderly.
They also warn that high temperatures and drought are driving wild animals to search for water, which means they may be encountered more frequently on roads, especially secondary ones, and at unusual times of day.
In addition to the weather troubles, the country was shaken by news of an accident. An explosion occurred near Bosiljevo, injuring three people. A 20-year-old man was airlifted to the hospital by helicopter due to the severity of his injuries. The police will conduct an investigation at the scene, followed by a criminal inquiry to determine all the circumstances and what type of explosive device was involved.
While Croatia battles the heat, neighboring Romania is fighting record-low water levels on the Danube. As a result, a state of emergency has been declared and will remain in effect throughout August. To prevent the Cernavoda nuclear power plant from shutting down, the Romanian naval forces on Monday continued with controlled explosions on the Bala Canal on the Danube. The goal is to redirect the river's flow and return some water to its old course, thereby raising the water level and ensuring enough water for cooling the plant.
