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Warning for Serbia; The heat wave is raging: "hell" days ahead

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Wednesday, July 2


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The weather in Belgrade tomorrow will be sunny and warm, with a weak and southerly wind.

The lowest temperature will range from 16 to 19 degrees, and the highest will be around 37 degrees.

According to the forecast of the Republic Hydrometeorological Institute, mostly sunny and very warm weather is expected in the next seven days.

A rare (isolated) occurrence of short-term showers and thunderstorms is expected only during the weekend in the hilly and mountainous regions of southwestern and southeastern Serbia.

A change in weather and a drop in temperature are expected from July 9.

RHMZ warns of the intensification of the flood wave

The Republic Hydrometeorological Institute warned that in the first decade of July in the territory of Serbia, the heat wave is expected to intensify with maximum temperatures in most places from 34 to 38 degrees.

On Friday the 4th. on July 6, Sunday July 6, as well as at the beginning of the following week, from July 7 to 9, temperatures are expected to be around 40 degrees Celsius locally.

RHMZ also warned that the meteorological conditions suitable for the initiation and spread of outdoor fires will be extremely unfavorable due to the dried out soil and the further extension of the period without precipitation (in the domain of severe and extreme drought) in combination with sunny weather and high daily temperatures.

Upozorenje za Srbiju; Toplotni talas besni: Pred nama pakleni dani
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Hydrological warning

RHMZ states that in the entire course of the Danube and the Sava, as well as on the Tisa near Titel, the water levels in the coming days will be below low navigation levels.

On the Kolubara with tributaries, on the Jadr, as well as on the upper reaches of the Western and Southern Morava with tributaries, the flows have approached the minimum average monthly values of 95% of provision (biological minimum), according to the RHMZ.

Agrometeorological warning

"According to current analyses, severe and extreme drought prevails on the territory of Serbia. The deficit of precipitation during June and high temperatures led to a significant decrease in soil moisture, which is already endangering crops such as corn, soybeans, sugar beet and other crops without irrigation. According to the forecast of the SPI index, a continuation of dry and very warm weather is expected in the coming period, which will further reduce the moisture in the surface and deeper layers of the soil. As field crops enter a critical phase of development, the drought could significantly reduce the yield", it is stated on the RHMZ website.

The drought continues with the strengthening of the heat wave

Until July 9, the weather will be mostly sunny and very warm. From Thursday (07/03), the maximum temperature in most places will be 34 to 38 °C, and on Friday (07/04), Sunday (07/06), as well as at the beginning of the next week (07 - 07/09), locally around 40 °C.

An isolated (rare) occurrence of short-term showers and thunderstorms in the first decade of July will be possible only on Saturday and Sunday in the hilly and mountainous areas in the southwest and southeast of the country.

A change in weather and a drop in temperature in all regions is forecast from July 9.

Due to the pronounced heat wave and extended dry period, additional caution is required due to the extreme conditions for the occurrence and development of outdoor fires.

Extreme conditions for the occurrence and development of outdoor fires

"When you are near forests or in the woods, avoid using fire. If a fire is already being used (barbecue, etc.), do not leave the fire unattended. When the need for fire ceases, be sure to put it out and check several times whether you have done it successfully. Smoking and uncontrolled throwing of cigarette lighters are potential causes of fire. be a heat source. When the sun's rays pass through the glass, be aware that when you are near the forest, on a trip, when you are fishing, when you are driving through forest areas and meadows, you are a potential cause of fire RHMZ. They add:

"If you notice a fire, be sure to notify the fire services. Comply with the duties and obligations arising from the law on fire protection, as well as the orders and advice on protection measures of the competent state body - the Department for Emergency Situations of the Ministry of the Interior."

UV index extremely high

The UV index will be high in the coming days. On Kopaonik tomorrow it will be as high as 11, which is an"extremely high" value.

Upozorenje za Srbiju; Toplotni talas besni: Pred nama pakleni dani

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