Red alarm level: Foreign Office warns of embers and drought in southern Europe!

Red alarm level: Foreign Office warns of embers and drought in southern Europe!

Griechenland, Land - Current warnings of the Federal Foreign Office are aimed at travelers who are planning a trip to seven Mediterranean countries. These warnings are particularly relevant because extreme weather conditions, such as heat waves and drought, can make vacationers in Greece and Italy with considerable challenges. Temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius are expected in Greece, and the Federal Foreign Office urgently advises caution.

The recommendations for travelers in Greece include avoiding direct sunlight and overcrowded public areas. Vacationers should wear light, light clothes and take enough liquid. In addition, it is advisable to always take drinking water, apply sun protection and have a charged cell phone and a power bank in your luggage.

extreme weather conditions in southern Europe

in 2025 is faced with extreme weather conditions southern Europe. Italy and Greece in particular have already spent drought warnings that increase the risk of water shortages and forest fires. According to meteorological forecasts, the summer of 2025 will be characterized by above -average temperatures. Temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius are even possible in southern Spain, while for Sicily and Apulia and Greece, maximum values ​​above 44 degrees Celsius are predicted.

The Climate Risk Index shows that Italy, Greece and Spain are among the countries affected the most affected by extreme weather events. Between 1993 and 2022, extreme weather conditions in these countries led to more than 65,000 deaths and caused economic damage of over $ 90 billion. Greece is currently also 19th place in the countries with the highest water shortage worldwide.

travel warnings in other countries

In addition to the warnings for Greece and Italy, the Federal Foreign Office has published partial travel warnings for Egypt, Israel and Lebanon, which indicate the existing terrorist hazards. In Egypt, traveling to the north of the Sinai Peninsula and the border regions to Libya and Sudan are advised. In Lebanon, stays in the south of the country as well as in the BEDAA level and border areas to Syria should be avoided. For Israel, warnings in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

In addition, German citizens are advised to leave Libya because terrorist attacks and kidnapping are threatened. The location is also tense in Syria because the German message is closed and consular help is very limited. Travel warnings also apply to Turkey.

For all travelers who have their vacation plans in the Mediterranean countries, it is advisable to keep information about the current weather warnings and security situation in order to minimize possible risks. The Federal Foreign Office refers to the ISPRA and Meteoalarm websites that provide current information and warnings.

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