Heat wave in Greece halts visits to Acropolis as drones with thermal cameras monitor temperatures
A live TV news station covering breaking news and traffic for Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Southern Colorado with a strong investigative team The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is temporarily closing for five hours due to high temperatures that have led to many schools to close. The ancient site, which attracted nearly 4 million visitors last year, was closed from midday to 5 p.m. The heat wave also halted garbage collection in Athens and used drones with thermal cameras to monitor temperatures. The public health response is being coordinated by the drones, which are used to coordinate public health efforts. Cooler weather is expected late Friday.
Published : 10 months ago by in Weather
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Acropolis is closing for five hours due to heat wave temperatures in Greece that also prompted many schools to close. The ancient site in Athens that drew nearly 4 million visitors last year is closed Wednesday from midday till 5 p.m. Temperatures hit 39 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit). The heat wave also halted garbage collection in Athens, while drones with thermal cameras are used to coordinate the public health response. Cooler weather is expected late Friday.