BELGRADE, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Serbia is under a red-level weather alert as an extreme heatwave grips the country, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in several eastern cities, the national weather service said on Thursday.
The Republic Hydrometeorological Institute (RHMZ) reported the highest temperatures in Cuprija and Zajecar, both reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Other cities, including Kikinda, Negotin and Leskovac, recorded highs of 39 degrees, while the capital of Belgrade hit 38 degrees by mid-afternoon.
