Fourth heatwave triggers maximum heat alerts across major Italian cities

Italy has issued red heat alerts for all 27 of its major cities as the country faces its fourth major heatwave of the year, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius expected to persist for another week. Italian health authorities urged residents to remain indoors during peak daylight hours amid rising health risks and recent casualties.

Extreme weather conditions continue across Europe. Austria recorded its highest temperature on record at 40.8 degrees Celsius near Vienna on Tuesday. In France, health officials reported more than 7,300 excess deaths linked to persistent heat across May, June, and July, during which the country experienced 52 heatwave days. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom and France are preparing for further temperature spikes up to 40 degrees Celsius alongside ongoing drought conditions and wildfire threats across the continent.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, DR, TV 2 Nyheter, VG (Verdens Gang)