The Czech Hydro-Meteorological Office reported that Saturday was the hottest day of the year so far, with 20 stations recording temperatures of over 25 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature was recorded in Tuhan in the Melnik region, where the thermometer hit 27.1 degrees Celsius. Despite the high temperatures, the average temperature for this time of year has been below average and no records were broken.
The warm weather is expected to continue in the coming days, with temperatures expected to reach up to 28 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. However, the weather is expected to cool down by the end of the week, with temperatures dropping to around 20 degrees Celsius.
The Czech Hydro-Meteorological Office has advised people to take precautions against the heat, such as drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day. They have also warned people to be aware of the risk of thunderstorms and strong winds.