Forecasters predict scorching temperatures across Macedonia, with highs reaching 38 degrees, enough to trigger the orange alert phase.

Citizens are warned to try and stay indoors between 11h and 17h, wear light clothes, sunglasses, caps and stay hydrated. Chronic patients are alerted to take their medicine regularly. All should

avoid eating easily spoiled foods and to avoid alcohol.
This kind of weather will persist until Sunday, when we can expect rains and a slight drop in temperatures.