Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:32pm on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Extreme weather across Europe has resulted in four deaths due to storms in Switzerland and northern Italy, while wildfires forced evacuations in Greece and Turkey. Heavy rain in southern and western Switzerland led to landslides, flooding, and evacuations in the Ticino and Valais regions. Northern Italy experienced thunderstorms and floods, prompting around 80 rescue operations. In Greece, wildfires near Athens threatened homes, while rising temperatures and strong winds in Turkey's Izmir district prompted evacuations. Authorities warn that conditions may worsen as temperatures are expected to increase further.
