Greek officials are warning foreigners visiting the Mediterranean country over summer of the dangers associated with the extreme weather.
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00:00The first summer heat wave to hit Greece has taken a tragic toll.
00:07Six tourists are either dead or missing after they hiked the Mediterranean country in temperatures
00:13around 40 degrees Celsius.
00:15The heat has subsided but still remains well above 30 degrees in most parts of the Balkan
00:21country.
00:22Greece's Ministry of Health warns visitors not to underestimate the weather.
00:27Many people need to understand that things are changing and they need to be very careful.
00:31I saw that we had some very unfortunate cases of foreigners who lost their lives in Greece.
00:37They lost their lives because unfortunately they underestimated the phenomenon.
00:41The phenomenon should not be underestimated by anyone.
00:45Now the high temperatures will be more and more frequent.
00:49People should be aware of this fact and should not take unnecessary risks.
00:57Outdoor activities like hiking, biking or visiting archaeological sites can be dangerous
01:02in extreme heat, the authorities warn.
01:06Scientists say what's happening in Greece is a warning for other countries.
01:11Confusion, impaired decision-making and an altered perception of risk are heat-related
01:15possibilities, according to the experts.
01:19They add most foreigners underestimate the heat by taking light precautions and insisting
01:24places in limited time frames.
01:26Coming from England, it's nice to have hot weather.
01:29I never complain about good weather.
01:32So I think I'm just enjoying it.
01:35Take lots of water.
01:36I've got a bag full of water.
01:38So I think if you take normal precautions, it's fine.
01:41So even though this time is not the perfect one for, you know, walking, because you have
01:47the sun just in the middle of your head, we have to do it.
01:53If you want to see the world, then you've got to go out and experience it, haven't you?
01:57You can't sit indoors all day long.
02:00The Prime Minister did not only warn visitors to Greece, but also the local authorities,
02:05who are now warning those who are going to use the country's paths, mainly on the islands,
02:10to be extremely careful and to be informed about the forecast of the temperature before they start.
02:16At the same time, in cooperation with the Greek telecommunications companies,
02:20the special application of mobile phones is being tested,
02:23so that geolocation is possible for those who use the paths.
02:28As temperatures climb every summer in Greece,
02:31officials recommend that tourists adjust their schedules to ensure their idyllic holidays
02:36don't take a deadly turn.