Summary:
IPMA warnings confirmed the severity of the heatwave.
Temperatures in Beja exceeded 42ºC.
Lisbon reached 39ºC, prompting locals and tourists to seek relief.
Lisbon's Struggle Against the Heat
The IPMA (Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere) issued several warnings during the last week of July, confirming the severity of the situation. The country experienced a strong heatwave, with temperatures in the District of Beja surpassing 42ºC. Although Lisbon did not reach those extremes, the 39ºC recorded on Thursday drove both locals and tourists to seek relief in any way possible.
The heat has been relentless, prompting many to look for cooler spots around the city, whether by visiting nearby beaches, finding shaded areas in parks, or enjoying the air conditioning of cafes and restaurants.
As temperatures continue to rise, the city is bracing for more sweltering days ahead.
Photos by Gerardo Santos / Global Imagens
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