Italy faces peak of fourth heatwave as 25 cities issue red alerts
Italy experiences the peak of its fourth summer heatwave, with record red heat alerts issued in 25 cities as temperatures surpass 40°C.
Italy is experiencing the peak of its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in several regions. A record 25 cities have been placed on high heat alert, with the Po Valley and central areas experiencing the most severe conditions.
In Umbria's Terni area, temperatures recently reached 41 degrees Celsius, while sea surface temperatures remain exceptionally high. Although isolated thunderstorms pose a localized risk, meteorologists project that high temperatures will persist for at least another week. A gradual decrease in intensity is anticipated following the Ferragosto holiday on August 15.
Sources: Corriere della Sera