Heatwave Continues in Serbia: Cities Record High Temperatures as Extreme Heat Persists

Serbia is currently grappling with a significant heatwave, as temperatures soared across the country. By midday on August 2nd, cities like Sombor, Kikinda, and Ćuprija recorded the highest temperatures, reaching a sweltering 35 degrees Celsius.

Other major cities, including Novi Sad, Zrenjanin, Belgrade, Valjevo, Banatski Karlovac, and Veliki Gradište, registered temperatures of 34 degrees Celsius. Cities such as Palić, Loznica, Sremska Mitrovica, Kraljevo, Kruševac, and Niš experienced slightly cooler, but still high, temperatures of 33 degrees Celsius. The lowest temperature recorded that day was on Kopaonik mountain, at 21 degrees Celsius.

The Serbian Republic Hydrometeorological Service (RHMZ) forecasts that this intense heatwave will persist throughout the first decade of August. The peak of the heat is expected between August 5th and 8th, with maximum daily temperatures anticipated to reach around 40 degrees Celsius in most areas. Urban centers are also bracing for tropical nights, with minimum temperatures ranging from 20 to 24 degrees Celsius, and even higher in Belgrade, between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius.

In response to the extreme conditions, the RHMZ has issued a warning to the public, urging citizens to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., as the high temperatures pose a significant health risk. The service also advises regular fluid intake and seeking refuge in cool environments whenever possible to mitigate the effects of the heat.