Hot Weather Driving Away Tourists From France, Greece & Spain
Spain hit by hottest and deadliest summer in 20 years
4,655 people died due to heat waves during the period from June 1 to August 30 in Spain
Weather temperatures in Spain in July and August ranged between 38-40 degrees Celsius.
A heat wave is declared when the temperature exceeds 36ºC for more than three consecutive days.
Beach showers in Spain have been turned off for the summer due to the impact of the drought
Hot weather is also affected countries like Greece and France, are experiencing higher temperatures
Hot weather is driving the tourists away to other cooler destinations
Heat and water shortages are also affecting European crop yields, with farmers suffering due to reduced harvests.
Heatwaves and a shortage of rain since May has led to the dry conditions and lower river levels
Several nations are under drought warning
And fearing conditions getting worse in France, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Hungary, Portugal, Spain, Romania and the Netherlands