Scorching Heat Shows No Signs of Relenting: Mostar Hits 41 Degrees Again Today
As the city battles temperatures above 40 degrees, HGSS Čitluk confirms good news about the tourist who went missing on the way to Apparition Hill.
As the city battles temperatures above 40 degrees, HGSS Čitluk confirms good news about the tourist who went missing on the way to Apparition Hill.
The extreme heatwave gripping Bosnia and Herzegovina shows no signs of weakening. According to N1 BiH data, at 1 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the temperature in Mostar reached a staggering 41 degrees Celsius. The city has been enduring nearly unbearable heat for days, and meteorologists predict this weather will persist in the coming days.
Despite the oppressive heat, Mostar's streets are far from empty. Numerous tourists are exploring the city's landmarks, shielding themselves from the sun with hats, umbrellas, and other gear. Public fountains have become essential spots for a quick cool-down, with scenes of people splashing cold water on their faces and refilling bottles being most common during the hottest part of the day.
On the same day temperatures peaked, good news arrived from nearby Međugorje. The Herzegovina Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) Čitluk announced that Rossella Squizzato, a 24-year-old Italian citizen whose disappearance had been reported earlier, has been found. "Person found!" reads the brief statement from HGSS Čitluk, with no further details about the circumstances of the discovery.
Rossella Squizzato, born on April 22, 2002, in Italy, was last seen walking from the intersection near Forum toward Apparition Hill in Međugorje. This information, published by Klix.ba, brought relief after uncertainty about her fate.
With temperatures still hovering above 40 degrees, authorities are urging citizens and visitors to exercise caution. They recommend avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day, maintaining adequate hydration, and, whenever possible, staying in air-conditioned spaces or shade.
The heatwave further underscores the dangers faced by tourists who, like the found Italian woman, embark on walking excursions in extreme heat. The swift response of HGSS Čitluk in this case proved crucial to a happy outcome.
