Italy issues alerts across 27 cities amid fourth heatwave of the year
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Posted Aug 16, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-16-0500

Italy's Ministry of Health has issued alerts across 27 cities as the country experiences its fourth severe heatwave of the year, with Rome reaching 37 degrees Celsius.
Italy's Ministry of Health has issued weather alerts for 27 major cities as the country faces its fourth severe heatwave of the year.
In Rome, daytime temperatures reached approximately 37 degrees Celsius, prompting residents and tourists to seek relief near public fountains and shaded spaces. Health officials have advised the public to take precautions against prolonged sun exposure and stay hydrated during peak afternoon hours. The persistent high temperatures illustrate the ongoing sequence of intense summer heat affecting Southern Europe.
Sources: Berlingske, DR
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