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RHMZ warns of a prolonged heatwave, with highs of 35–38°C and locally up to 40°C; the hottest period is expected from 5 to 8 August. Tropical nights are forecast in Vojvodina and Belgrade; at 13:00 on 1 August, Sombor recorded 37°C, Novi Sad 36°C, and Belgrade 35°C.
A heat warning has been issued for all of Serbia: from July 30, N1 reports, highs of 35–40°C are expected for at least five consecutive days. The warning will also be sent by SMS; on July 29 an orange meteoalarm covers Bačka, Banat, Pomoravlje and south-eastern Serbia, with yellow elsewhere.
Vojvodina authorities declared a state of emergency in Sombor, Kula and Vrbas because of historically low Danube levels and adverse hydrological conditions. They allocated 270 million dinars for urgent measures and works to keep the Danube–Tisa–Danube system functioning; on July 29 the level reached −127 cm.
Citing MUP data and UNEP research, N1 reports 2,217 Serbian landfill fires in 2025, about six daily. The report notes toxic organic-pollutant risks from smouldering waste.
N1 and Danas report warm, mostly dry weather in Serbia on July 28, with highs up to 33°C. Citing RHMZ and meteorologist Slobodan Sovilj, Kurir says 34–38°C is expected from July 29 and temperatures may locally reach around 40°C in early August.
Low Danube levels and high temperatures have placed water across most of Štrand beach in the fourth quality class, according to beach operator Gradsko zelenilo. Swimming is not banned: microbiological parameters remain within permitted limits, but visitors are advised to shower after leaving the water.
