Athens endured an exceptionally hot night as temperatures remained above 30 degrees Celsius across much of the Greek capital’s wider metropolitan area, reaching as high as 32-33°C shortly before midnight.
Data from the Meteo service of the National Observatory of Athens showed that temperatures exceeded 30°C in several parts of Attica at 11:45 p.m.
High overnight temperatures, combined with elevated humidity, created oppressive and uncomfortable conditions across the capital.
The heatwave affecting Greece is expected to continue in the coming days, maintaining pressure on residents, infrastructure and emergency services.
Attica and 11 other regions were placed under a Red Code alert because of the extreme temperatures and very high risk of wildfires.
The alert also covers parts of central Greece, Evia, the Cyclades and islands in the northern Aegean Sea.
Greece’s Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection said the Red Code placed the national emergency mechanism on full alert, including the deployment of personnel, equipment and other resources required to respond rapidly to possible emergencies.