Greece is experiencing the hottest temperatures it has seen in 50 years Temperatures in Greece are exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, making this...

Greece is experiencing the hottest temperatures it has seen in 50 years

Temperatures in Greece are exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, making this the worst heat wave to hit the nation in more than 50 years.

More than 1,500 people were evacuated during an emergency operation on the island of Rhodes on Saturday in order to flee a five-day forest fire.

Greece has already had 11 days of hot weather, and the country's meteorological department has issued a warning that the weather will last for a considerable amount of time—the longest period of time ever recorded there.

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In addition to dealing with numerous forest fires, the nation is currently experiencing extreme temperatures.

Greece's government has since issued a warning to citizens not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary due to the extreme heat.