Heatwave hits North Macedonia

ID:

10622221

Object_Name:

NORTH MACEDONIA WEATHER

Subjects:

weather

Event Date:

17/07/2026

Source:

EPA

Credit:

EPA

Author:

GEORGI LICOVSKI

Location:

SKOPJE, Northern Macedonia

Dimensions:

5200 x 3468 px

Caption:

epa13117168 A man drinks water and refreshes himself at a public fountain on a hot summer day in central Skopje, North Macedonia, 17 July 2026. North Macedonia's capital, Skopje, along with the rest of the country, has been hit by an intense heatwave, with temperatures reaching around 35 degrees Celsius. According to emergency medical services, the extreme heat has caused numerous health incidents, with people collapsing on the streets of Skopje and aboard public transport. Temperatures are forecast to rise further over the weekend, reaching between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius. EPA/GEORGI LICOVSKI

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