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DHMZ Director Ivan Güttler explained how the SRUUK system is activated, warned of the possibility of a new heatwave, and highlighted the growing shortage of expert staff.

After a hot Wednesday with temperatures up to 33 degrees, Thursday brings gradual cloud cover, and Friday a more pronounced change with rain and thunderstorms in most regions.

The World Meteorological Organization confirms the record, with impacts increasingly visible in Croatia, from agriculture to tourism.

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, and Croatia faces record heatwaves and rising sea levels.

The storm front that swept through Slovenia late Monday afternoon continued its path southeastward and reached Croatia. Hail fell near Ogulin, drivers stopped on the A1 motorway, and Zagreb was hit by a thunderstorm with heavy rain.

The National Center for Maritime Search and Rescue coordinates an extensive operation after four Portuguese citizens went missing during a severe storm. Their inflatable boat was found abandoned near the island of Krk.

A storm with strong winds and heavy rain swept through Slovenia last night, causing material damage across the country. Firefighters were busy, with the most interventions recorded in the Maribor area.

Following USKOK's findings on 37,000 tons of hazardous waste in Gospić, the former prime minister demands an urgent political response and the convening of an extraordinary session of Parliament.

After a dramatic appeal and threat of scandal, HNS Secretary General Josip Tomaško initiated a solution that brought the Makarska club back into contention for the season's first trophy.

Seasonal models from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) predict above-average temperatures to persist through September, October, and November, with an increased risk of extreme rainfall following prolonged drought.

Energy expert Ivica Jakić warns that climate change demands a completely different approach to building design, and external brise-soleil can lower indoor temperatures by as much as eight degrees.

After a bus driver on the Olimp route collapsed at the wheel, Dr. Jasmina Radojlović and Srđan Tošić warn of systemic issues: excessive working hours, low pay, and neglected health of professional drivers.

The morning will bring some relief, especially on the city's outskirts, but rapid warming is expected by mid-morning. There will be no clouds or significant wind during the day.

Amateur meteorologist Marko Čubrilo forecasts a brief cooldown midweek, followed by a return of heat, but without the extreme temperatures seen at the start of the month.

Renovation of the Ivan Goran Kovačić Elementary School and XVIII Gymnasium building on Šalata has been ongoing for two years, and the City of Zagreb claims that key works are complete and that the students' return is a priority.

The 38-year-old from Zadar scored both goals for Astana in a 0:2 victory, closing in on the top of the Kazakh league's scoring charts.