Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Summary
Italy is issuing the highest heat alert in nearly all major cities as a strong heatwave hits the country. The government warns people to avoid direct sunlight, stay indoors during peak heat hours, and drink plenty of water to reduce health risks.Key Facts
- 19 Italian cities, including Rome, Milan, Venice, and Naples, are currently on red alert for extreme heat.
- By Monday, 25 out of 27 major cities will be on the highest heat alert, with only two cities at a lower alert level.
- Temperatures have reached the mid-30s Celsius (mid-90s Fahrenheit) in many parts of Italy.
- The heatwave is caused by a strong subtropical high-pressure system coming from North Africa.
- Health officials advise staying indoors between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm and drinking plenty of fluids.
- Nearby European countries like France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece are also facing large wildfires fueled by heatwaves.
- Climate change is making Europe warm faster than the rest of the world, increasing the risk of heatwaves and wildfires.
- Thousands of people have been evacuated in several countries due to dangerous wildfires spreading in hot, dry conditions.
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