Violent thunderstorms in North, temps hitting 40 Celsius in Central and Southern Italy

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 15 - Wednesday will see violent thunderstorms in northern Italy and a continuation of the baking heatwave in the rest of the country with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius in many parts and the level of the Po falling to threaten drought, a top forecaster said. There will be severe thunderstorms and hailstorms in the North and temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius in Central and Southern Italy, said Lorenzo Tedici, meteorologist and media manager for iLMeteo.it. "...

By ANSA