Travel warning: hellish summer 2025 is imminent in Mediterranean countries!

Travel warning: hellish summer 2025 is imminent in Mediterranean countries!

The Foreign Office has published a comprehensive travel warning for seven Mediterranean countries, which should be followed urgently due to various dangers. The affected countries include Greece, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Libya. The warnings were triggered by extreme weather conditions, security risks, and a number of other risks that could be potentially dangerous for travelers. FR.de reports that the situation is different, particularly in the countries mentioned, and requires special precautionary measures.

Heat waves of over 40 degrees Celsius are expected in Greece in the summer of 2025. Travelers are advised to avoid direct sunlight and avoid crowded public areas. Particularly vulnerable groups such as babies, children and seniors should exercise particular caution. It is recommended to stay hydrated, wear light, light-colored clothing, use sunscreen, and carry a charged cell phone and power bank. This advice is considered particularly important to minimize health risks. one-trip.de highlights that a tsunami warning has also been triggered due to a magnitude 6.1 earthquake near Crete.

Dangers in Italy

Italy is currently struggling with significant difficulties due to water shortages and drought, particularly in central and southern Italy. The highest drought alert level has been declared in Sicily. Travelers should check the ISPRA and MeteoAlarm websites, which provide current weather warnings. An ongoing problem in the region could develop into a dangerous “summer of 2025 from hell” if weather conditions continue.

Security situation in North Africa and the Middle East

The partial travel warnings for Egypt, Israel and Lebanon are due to the security situation in these areas. Egypt warns against traveling to the north of the Sinai Peninsula and the border areas with Libya and Sudan. Unaccompanied trips to the south of the Sinai Peninsula are also classified as risky. In Israel, travelers should avoid the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and the northern areas of the country.

In Lebanon, stays in the south of the country, in the Bekaa Valley and on the border areas with Syria are dangerous. German citizens in these countries are urged to leave the country as the security situation is unstable. The situation in Syria and Libya is particularly worrying, where German citizens are also being asked to leave Libya immediately. In Syria, the German embassy is also closed, which severely limits domestic consular support. FR.de informed about these critical circumstances.

Travelers should regularly check the current weather conditions and follow the advice of the Foreign Office. The Meteoalarm.org website provides information about possible hazards and weather events in Europe and is a useful resource for anyone planning to travel in the current climate.