Greece on Tuesday (July 16) ordered some businesses not to let their employees perform heavy outdoor duties during afternoon hours this week amid soaring temperatures.

Greece on Tuesday (July 16) ordered some businesses not to let their employees perform heavy outdoor duties during afternoon hours this week amid soaring temperatures. Citing the labour ministry, a report by the news agency Reuters said that builders, food delivery riders, couriers, and shipwrights are among those having to pause work from midday till 5:00 pm (local time) from Tuesday to Friday (July 19). The waitstaff at beach establishments would also be prohibited from serving customers until 5:00 pm. The ministry has been conducting inspections, imposing hefty fines on employers, and revoking licences from non-compliant establishments. No relief from heat Greece has already seen high temperatures since last month, and the mercury is expected to reach 43 degrees Celsius by Thursday. The heatwave is being fueled by warm air masses moving from North Africa across Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Also read | Greece introduces six-day working week to turbocharge productivity; measure criticised Meteorologists have said that temperatures in Greece would not drop by much before the end of the month. With most of Greece seeing little or no rain in months, many of its islands, which draw millions of tourists over the summer, are also grappling with water shortages. Govt warns of dangerous heatwave On Thursday, the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued a new emergency weather report warning of a dangerous heat wave engulfing Greece. Also read | Greece fights dozens of wildfires in 'most difficult day of year' A report by the Greek City Times said that coastal areas would experience slightly lower temperatures. Meanwhile, minimum temperatures are also expected to remain high, hovering between 27 to 29 degrees Celsius in most areas of the country. (With inputs from agencies)

Amid soaring temperatures in Greece, government restricts outdoor work

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Amid soaring temperatures in Greece, government restricts outdoor work