Italy issues severe heat warnings across 27 cities during fourth heatwave

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Posted Sep 25, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-25-1030
Italy issues severe heat warnings across 27 cities during fourth heatwave
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Italy's health ministry has issued extreme heat warnings for 27 cities as a fourth heatwave brings 37-degree temperatures to Rome and across Southern Europe.

Italy’s Ministry of Health has issued weather alerts for 27 major urban areas as the country experiences its fourth heatwave of the season. Temperatures in Rome have reached 37 degrees Celsius, prompting residents and tourists to seek shelter in shaded areas and around public water outlets.

Extreme heat conditions persist across Southern Europe. Public health officials are urging individuals to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight during afternoon hours to reduce heat-related health risks as high temperatures continue throughout the region.

Sources: DR, Berlingske

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