This summer has seen areas of southern Europe blighted by extreme heat waves and wildfires that have thrown travel plans into chaos
With summer holiday season coinciding with extreme weather, it is particularly important for Brits going abroad to keep up to date the Foreign Offices' travel guidance.
Greece Heatwave and wildfires in Europe Extreme temperatures are affecting many areas of Greece. There are active wildfires across Greece, including in populated areas on the mainland and a number of islands. If you are due to travel to an area that might be affected by wildfires, contact your travel operator or accommodation provider before you travel to check that it is not currently impacted. Make sure you have appropriate insurance.Be cautious if you are in or near an area affected by wildfires. You should:register via the Greek government’s Emergency Communication Service
For information on how to take care in the heat visit the NHS website or the website of the Spanish Ministry of Health .
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