Italy issues health warnings for 27 cities during fourth heatwave of the year

Italy is confronting intense weather conditions as its fourth heatwave of the year sweeps across the nation, prompting health officials to issue warnings for 27 major cities. In the capital, Rome, temperatures reached 37 degrees Celsius, leaving tourists and residents searching for shade and gathering around public fountains to cope with the sweltering climate. The Italian Ministry of Health has urged the public to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight during the hottest afternoon hours as extreme heat persists across Southern Europe.

Sources: DR, Berlingske