Meteorologists have announced suffocating temperatures of up to 40 degrees for July 1st in Moldova's south areas. 

Temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius will register in Leova, Comrat, Cantemir, Gagauzia, Taraclia, Vulcănesti districts. 

"Temperatures for July 2nd will be up to 32 degrees Celsius and between July 3 and 5 we expect the temperatures to oscillate between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius" , said meteorologist Ghenadii Rosca.

The National Meteorological Administration of Romania has issued a red warning of heat with temperatures of up to 44 degrees Celsius in the south-east of the country.