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Heat wave, drought and wildfires in Serbia from 20 to 25 August

started August 19, 2026 at 3:25 PM · last changed 8d ago

Summary

The State Hydrometeorological Institute warns of a prolonged heat wave with temperatures from 35 to 40°C (locally 42°C), low river levels across most waterways, and drought drying crop plants through late August. Agricultural experts report significant drops in soya and corn yields; fires have swept thousands of hectares including the Deliblato Sands and hills near Kraljevo, with one death reported in Smederevo.

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Druga polovina avgusta biće obeležena kombinacijom koja zabrinjava: dugim toplotnim talasom sa izuzetno visokim temperaturama, opasnošću od širenja požara, niskim vodostajima i sušom. RHMZ upozorava

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Severity45

Total — band napeto (40–69)

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