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Foreign Office issues ‘red alert’ for Scots as heatwave causes chaos on holidays

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Foreign Office issues ‘red alert’ for Scots as heatwave causes chaos on holidays

Scottish and UK holidaymakers are on high alert as popular destinations Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, and Spain issue a “red alert” due to soaring temperatures. Brits planning to jet off to these European Union hotspots are being urged to stay vigilant and take necessary measures to cope with the heat.

The mercury is set to hit record levels across Europe, prompting Cyprus to declare a RED weather warning. This comes amid extreme conditions in places like Majorca and Austria, just as the summer travel peak gets underway.




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A sweltering heatwave, attributed to warm winds from North Africa, is sweeping across the region. Greek meteorologist Panos Giannopoulos spoke to ERT, the state TV channel, saying, “This heatwave will go down in history.”

The UK’s Foreign Office has consequently “updated” its travel guidance for these countries. Giannopoulos added, “In the 20th century, we never had a heatwave before June 19. We have had several in the 21st century, but none before June 15.”

Meanwhile, Majorca has been battling severe floods that wreaked havoc at Son Sant Joan airport, leading to significant disruptions as Aena AENA, reports Birmingham Live.

MC announced it was unsafe to operate.

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