Croatia swelters as heatwave brings temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius

Croatia is grappling with a significant heatwave, as high temperatures, brought by a thermal wave affecting much of Europe, continue to impact the country. Early Friday morning, temperatures in several southern cities soared above 30 degrees Celsius, signaling another intensely hot day.

Dubrovnik registered the highest temperature at 30.8 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Lastovo at 30.4 degrees Celsius and Split Airport at 30 degrees Celsius. Even Split's Marjan hill recorded a high of 29.8 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the coolest recorded temperature was 13.6 degrees Celsius in Crno Luga, within Risnjak National Park.

The Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service has issued severe weather warnings. Red warnings, indicating extremely dangerous conditions, are in effect for the Zagreb, Rijeka, Split, and Dubrovnik regions. Orange warnings, signifying dangerous weather, have been issued for the rest of the country.

This heatwave follows record-breaking temperatures recorded in other European nations on Saturday, including the Czech Republic, Germany, and Denmark. The Czech Republic reached an all-time high of 40.6 degrees Celsius, while Germany recorded a new peak of 41.5 degrees Celsius. The extreme heat poses significant health risks and strains infrastructure.