People and pets seek shade and cool as Europe sizzles under a heat wave

Europe is experiencing a heatwave caused by a high-pressure anticyclone named Cerberus, which has led to the closure of tourist attractions and drawn warnings for vulnerable people.

The Heat and the Heat Measures: Several European cities, especially popular tourist destinations, are under heat advisories due to the high temperatures.
* Fifteen cities in Italy, mostly in the south and center, have been alerted due to the high risk for elderly, infants, and others in vulnerable categories.
* Due to the forecasted temperature of 41 C (105.8 F), officials kept the Acropolis monument in Athens, Greece, closed from noon until 5:30 p.m.
* In Warsaw, Poland, and other cities, makeshift hose fountains have been set up for people and pets to cool off.

High Temperature Records: The heatwave has seen temperature records being broken in several European cities.
* Czech temperatures reached a new record high for July 15 at 38.6 Celsius (101.5 F) at Plzen-Bolevec.
* Other cities, such as the Italian capital Rome, are expecting temperatures as high as 42 C (107.6 F) on Tuesday.

Effects on Health and Livelihood: The high temperatures have impacted health and the environment in some areas.
* In northwest Turkish cities, 48 people exhibited symptoms of heatstroke and were admitted to emergency rooms in two days.
* The heatwave has also affected the water levels in Istanbul’s main water supply at the Omerli Dam reservoir, heightening concerns about the region’s water supply.
* Gaining attention, Israel’s Prime Minister was hospitalized for dehydration after a day in the sun without suitable protection.

Cooling Solutions: With the heatwave in full effect, people and pets seek relief through creative solutions.
* In Rome, Italy, some dog owners took their pets to a special dog-friendly beach called “Baubeach” to help their pets cool down.

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