WARSAW, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Poland is expected to experience an intense heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the country, the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) said on Monday.
According to the IMGW forecast, temperatures will rise gradually through the week, with the heat expected to peak on June 28 and 29. Temperatures in the Zgorzelec and Jelenia Gora areas of Lower Silesia could reach 39 to 40 degrees Celsius, while the Baltic coast and central Poland are expected to record around 36 degrees Celsius.
The heatwave is forecast to last three to four days before cooler weather arrives, the IMGW said.
Health authorities have warned that extreme temperatures pose serious risks, particularly for the elderly, children and those with chronic illnesses.
