The UK Foreign Office has issued a warning to Brits in Spain, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus as a 'red alert' has been declared in the popular holiday destinations. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
More info UK holidaymakers are on high alert as a "red alert" has been issued for those visiting Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, and Spain . Brits soaking up the sun abroad are being advised to exercise caution and take necessary precautions due to the blistering heat engulfing these favourite European hotspots. British tourists are set to endure an intense summer in Europe, with Cyprus issuing a red weather warning.
In response to the scorching conditions, the UK Foreign Office has swiftly "updated" its travel advice for these nations. This follows extreme weather events that have already impacted Majorca during the prime holiday period. The ongoing heatwave is being driven by warm, sandy gusts from North Africa sweeping across the area.
Greek state TV's meteorologist Panos Giannopoulos remarked: "This heatwave will go down in history." Commenting on the exceptional weather phenomena, the Mirror reports Panos said: "In the 20th century, we never had a heatwave before June 19. We've had several in the 21st century, but none before June 15.
" In other news, Majorca has been hit by intense floods, causing chaos at Son Sant Joan airport, Spain's third busiest, which led to a halt in operations for sa.