Serbia swelters as temperatures hit 41 degrees Celsius amid heatwave

A significant heatwave gripped Serbia on Friday, with temperatures soaring across the country. The highest temperature recorded by 3 PM was a scorching 41 degrees Celsius in the city of Ćuprija. In contrast, the mountain resort of Kopaonik offered some respite, registering the lowest temperature at 25 degrees Celsius. Other cities also experienced extreme heat; Kruševac reached 40 degrees Celsius, while Banatski Karlovac, Kragujevac, Smederevska Palanka, Veliki Gradište, Niš, and Leskovac all recorded 39 degrees. The capital, Belgrade, registered 38 degrees Celsius at 3 PM, matching temperatures in Loznica, Valjevo, Kuršumlija, Zaječar, and Dimitrovgrad. The Republic Hydrometeorological Service (RHMZ) had earlier issued a warning about the intense heatwave. They predicted maximum temperatures ranging from 36 to 40 degrees Celsius for Friday and Saturday, with some areas potentially reaching up to 42 degrees. A cooling trend is expected across all regions on Sunday.