Elderly person in Cyprus dies from heatstroke amidst scorching temperatures
- A second elderly person in Cyprus has tragically passed away from heatstroke during a severe heatwave.
- The heatwave reportedly brought record temperatures for the month of June to the Mediterranean island nation.
- Health officials in Cyprus are urging caution as temperatures continue to soar.
Two people have died from heatstroke in Cyprus due to a heatwave, with others fighting for their lives in the hospital. An 84-year-old woman died a day after being admitted, and three other elderly patients are in serious condition. Temperatures on the island exceeded 40 degrees Celsius. In Greece, several tourists have also lost their lives due to the heat, with a missing Dutch tourist found dead on an island and a 70-year-old American tourist found dead after going missing. Authorities are still searching for four missing people. The high temperatures and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts in Cyprus, with wildfires threatening homes and causing evacuations. Tourists and locals are seen trying to stay cool amid the scorching heat.