Serbia faces sultry weather, thunderstorms and up to 37°C on 7 August
N1 forecasts hot, sultry conditions with local showers and thunderstorms for 7 August, with a high of up to 37°C. Its forecast teaser also flags warmer weather from Monday.
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August 7, 202608:41 AM
August 6, 202609:11 PM
Emergency situation declared over Bačka Palanka landfill fire
Bačka Palanka declared an emergency situation on 6 August after its emergency staff met over a landfill fire that began overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. 021 and Danas report dense smoke in town; residents are advised to keep windows closed, avoid outdoor exertion and air rooms only after the smoke clears.
Wildfire near Ušće in the Ibar gorge still not extinguished
A fire at several sites in the Ibar gorge between Ušće and Maglič is in its second day. N1 reports that it has reached conifer forest and that inaccessible terrain is hindering firefighting; Danas relays an initial estimate of about 80 hectares of pine forest plus 70 hectares of dry grass and low vegetation, with an Interior Ministry helicopter deployed.
Wildfire in Deliblatska Sands has spread across more than 300 hectares
The wildfire in Deliblatska Sands broke out at about 14:00 on 5 August and rapidly spread across more than 300 hectares in the heat and wind. According to Interior Ministry emergency-sector chief Luka Čaušić, more than 80 people from emergency services, volunteer fire brigades and Vojvodinašume were responding, with three ministry helicopters overhead; heavy machinery was expected to cut firebreaks.
August 5, 202609:11 PM
Serbia faces a heat-wave peak up to 40°C
N1 reports that 5 and 6 August will be the heat-wave peak: Serbia is expected to reach 35–40°C, with up to 40°C in Bačka, northern Banat and northern Srem. The highest heat alert applies across most of the country; a modest cooldown and local thunderstorms are forecast from Friday.
Rakovac residents report evening water outages; a new well is promised for September
Residents of Rakovac near Novi Sad told 021 that they have been without water in the evenings for several days. JKP Beočin attributed the interruptions to extremely low water levels at sources and wells plus higher consumption, and plans to bring a third new well online in early September. The outlet reports that, according to the utility, its outage notice was published only on Facebook.