Attention holidaymakers! Travel warnings for seven Mediterranean countries imposed

Attention holidaymakers! Travel warnings for seven Mediterranean countries imposed

Griechenland, Griechenland - The Federal Foreign Office has given an urgent warning for trips to seven Mediterranean countries. This warning particularly affects popular holiday destinations such as Greece, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Libya. The dangers that travelers expect are diverse and require special caution as for both the weather conditions and safety aspects. According to Merkur will be informed in advance and To take precautions.

In Greece, for example, it is indicated that heat periods with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius can be expected in the summer months. Travelers should therefore avoid staying in the blazing sun and frequenting overcrowded areas. Babies, children, seniors and people with chronic diseases are particularly at risk. The recommendation of the external office also includes wearing light, bright clothing, drinking enough water and taking sun protection and a mobile phone with a power bank.

weather races in Italy and other countries

Italy suffers from acute lack of water and drought, especially in Central and southern Italy. Travel warnings encourage holidaymakers to find out about the situation on the ISPRA website, while current weather warnings can be viewed on meteo alarm. Countries such as Egypt, Israel and Lebanon are also the focus due to specific dangers. German citizens who are in these regions are asked to immediately travel there. In Egypt, there is to be warned of travel to the north of the Sinai Peninsula and unaccompanied excursions in the south of the peninsula. The situation in Israel is similarly critical, where trips to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank are extremely risky.

In Lebanon, travelers should be careful, especially in the south and border areas to Syria. The security situation can be destabilized by terrorist attacks and unrest in these areas. Travel warnings for Syria and Libya also exist on the basis of specific dangers, with German citizens in Libya ask for support at the message, but which is limited.

heat waves and their effects on the summer of 2024

In addition to the current security concerns, the summer weather conditions in Europe are also highlighted. According to ReiserePorter Heat -related extreme events such as forest fires and droughts observed in Mediterranean countries, which led to evacuations by vacationers. For example, around 20,000 people had to be evacuated in Rhodes in July 2023 due to forest fires. With a view to the coming years, researchers expect an increase in these extreme weather events, which brings new challenges for the holiday industry.

The average surface temperature has already increased due to human influence, which increases the risk of heat waves. Scientific study predict that the days with dangerous heat in Europe could more than double. Holidaymakers should therefore adapt to these climatic changes. The travel providers are therefore increasingly relying on prevention and evacuation concepts to meet the inquiries from vacationers.

Although interest in the northern countries is increasing, the concept of popular travel destinations such as Spain, Greece and Turkey remains unchanged. Tour operators adapt their offers to the new conditions and extend the season until November to meet the wishes of vacationers. However, those interested in travel should always keep an eye on the current security situation and the climatic predictions in order to prevent unpleasant surprises.