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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 46873, member: 636"] Southern European nations prepared for dangerous weekend heat as temperatures climb toward 40 degrees Celsius. Weather services issued health warnings across Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece. The extreme heat spreads from the Iberian Peninsula to the Balkans. Climate scientists say human activities cause these intense weather patterns. Millions of people face sweltering conditions that strain power systems. Spain readied medical teams for heat-related illness cases among children and elderly people. Portugal expects temperatures above 40 degrees starting Saturday with the hottest day on Sunday. The weather agency placed two-thirds of Portugal under orange alert status. Lisbon may reach 42 degrees as the heat peaks. Fire danger remains highest across northern regions and southern coastlines. France experiences its 50th national heatwave since 1947 with four southern regions under orange warnings. Temperatures will hit 35 to 39 degrees across affected areas. Mediterranean sea temperatures make nights more uncomfortable for residents. The heat will spread north on Saturday and continue through Tuesday. Weather experts expect additional regions to receive orange alert status. Italy issued red alerts for 21 cities this weekend as authorities warned people to stay indoors between 11 am and 6 pm. Rome, Milan and Venice face the highest danger levels. Florence already reached red alert status on Friday with Saturday temperatures hitting 37 degrees. Venice will feel like 36 degrees despite actual readings of 32 degrees. Air-conditioned public spaces offer relief for residents. Albania fights at least eight wildfires after blazes destroyed dozens of homes last weekend. Greece forecasts temperatures above 40 degrees with Athens facing extreme conditions. Recent years brought increased fire vulnerability from drought, wind and climate change effects. Firefighters controlled one forest fire near Athens but warned that high temperatures keep fire risks elevated. The country struggles with summer blazes that damage thousands of acres. [/QUOTE]

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