(MENAFN) Greece is bracing for a powerful new heatwave expected to deliver extreme temperatures and escalate the risk of wildfires, local media reported Wednesday.

As detailed by media, weather models indicate that temperatures could soar to a blistering 43°C (109°F) between Sunday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 22—with the heat possibly lingering into Wednesday.

Meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafilia noted that, in the lead-up to the heatwave’s peak, parts of the country may already see temperatures reach 39–40°C (102–104°F).

He cautioned that certain groups, especially people living in densely built urban zones with inadequate airflow and limited access to cooling, could face significant strain during the heat’s most intense period.

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