Heatwave Grips Serbia: Temperatures Soar to 35 Degrees Celsius in Several Cities
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- Serbia is experiencing high temperatures, with some cities reaching 35 degrees Celsius.
- Cities like Negotin, Leskovac, Zaječar, and Vranje recorded the highest temperatures at 1 p.m.
- Cooler temperatures were observed in mountainous regions like Kopaonik, which recorded 22 degrees Celsius.
Serbia is currently under the influence of high temperatures, with several cities recording peaks of 35 degrees Celsius.
The Serbian Republic Hydrometeorological Service (RHMZ) reported that the highest temperatures at 1 p.m. were observed in Negotin, Leskovac, Zaječar, and Vranje. These locations registered the mercury at 35 degrees Celsius.
Slightly cooler, but still very warm, conditions were noted in Veliki Gradište and Dimitrovgrad, where temperatures reached 34 degrees Celsius. Niš and Kuršumlija recorded 33 degrees Celsius.
In the capital, Belgrade, temperatures stood at 32 degrees Celsius, matching readings in Kruševac and Ćuprija. More moderate conditions were found in Sombor at 30 degrees Celsius, while Loznica, Kragujevac, and Požega experienced 27 degrees Celsius.
The mountainous regions offered some respite from the heat. Zlatibor recorded 24 degrees Celsius, and Kopaonik registered a significantly cooler 22 degrees Celsius. Further temperature details for other cities are available on the RHMZ website.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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