A severe hailstorm struck Split, Croatia, damaging infrastructure such as the Poljud stadium and injuring at least three people, after a period of extreme heat reaching 40°C.

The storm was characterized by high winds and hail, causing downed trees, flooded streets, and a ferry sinking after hitting other vessels.

Meteorologists noted that such storms are typical following prolonged heatwaves, with cooler temperatures around 20°C expected afterward.

Experts link these extreme weather events, including heatwaves and wildfires, to climate change, with similar conditions reported across Europe in early July.

In Serbia, over 600 wildfires have broken out amid severe drought and high temperatures, injuring six people and threatening crops and water supplies, prompting emergency responses.

Authorities warn that low water levels are affecting the Danube and Sava rivers, and experts associate these conditions with climate change, consistent with broader European trends.

In Slovenia, heavy rain, hail, and snow at high altitudes in the Alps were reported, reflecting widespread extreme weather across the region.

The storm extended to Bosnia and Serbia, briefly disrupting air travel in Belgrade and causing structural damage, including a crane falling at a construction site.