Severe Heatwave Prompts Red Alerts Across Eight Italian Cities

A severe heatwave is sweeping across Italy, prompting civil protection authorities to issue red alerts for eight cities this Friday. Residents are urged to take precautions as temperatures soar well above seasonal averages.

26 Aug, 11:27 — 26 Aug, 11:27

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Heatwave returning, 8 cities on red alert on Friday

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 26 - After a very brief respite, a fresh heatwave is hitting Italy again, especially in Central and Southern Italy. Temperatures will begin to rise today, peaking on Friday, August 28, with 8 cities on red alert. Health risk alerts are in place for Bari, Cagliari, Campobasso, Catania, Latina, Messina, Palermo, Reggio Calabria, and Rome. Nine cities are on orange alert (negative effects on the health of the most susceptible population): Ancona, Bologna, Civitavecchia, Floren...

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Severe Heatwave Prompts Red Alerts Across Eight Italian Cities

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