Heatwave continues in Serbia: Which three cities recorded 38 degrees?

Serbia is currently grappling with a significant heatwave that began on July 30. The highest temperatures were recorded at 38 degrees Celsius in the cities of Sombor, Novi Sad, and Ćuprija as of 3 p.m. Other areas, including Palić, Kikinda, Loznica, and Veliki Gradište, registered 37 degrees Celsius, according to data from the Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia (RHMZ).

Temperatures in Zrenjanin, Banatski Karlovac, Valjevo, Belgrade, and Kruševac reached 36 degrees Celsius. Cooler temperatures were noted in mountainous regions, with Kopaonik recording 21 degrees Celsius and Zlatibor at 28 degrees Celsius.

The RHMZ forecasts that the heatwave will persist through the first ten days of August. The most intense period is expected between August 5 and 8, with maximum daily temperatures likely to reach around 40 degrees Celsius in most locations. Tropical nights, with minimum temperatures between 20-24 degrees Celsius, are predicted for urban areas, including Belgrade where lows could reach 23-26 degrees Celsius.

In response to the extreme weather, citizens are urged to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., stay hydrated, and seek cool environments. The Republican Emergency Situations Headquarters has implemented measures to mitigate risks and consequences, placing all regional and municipal headquarters on high alert and increasing field monitoring.