Italy Issues Red Heatwave Alert for 27 Major Cities

Italy has issued a red heatwave alert for all 27 of its major cities, marking the first time such a widespread warning has been declared. Tourists and residents are advised to take precautions as extreme temperatures hit the country.

6 Aug, 10:37 — 6 Aug, 10:37

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All 27 of Italy's major cities on heatwave red alert for first time

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 6 - For the first time ever all of the 27 major cities that the Italian health ministry monitors for its heat warnings were on the maximum red alert on Thursday amid Italy's fourth heatwave of the year. The baking heat, with temperatures hitting 40°C in some areas, is forecast to continue for another 10 days at least. On Thursday Messina and Reggio Calabria joined the 25 cities that were already on red - Bolzano, Campobasso, Civitavecchia, Florence, Frosinone, Latina, Perug...

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First report: digi24 · 6 Aug, 07:11|Full coverage: 8 · 3h|Window: 3h

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digi246 Aug, 07:11First to report

Cele mai mari orașe din Italia intră sub cea mai înaltă alertă de caniculă. Anunțul autorităților

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dr-dk6 Aug, 08:19

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Italy Issues Red Heatwave Alert for 27 Major Cities

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All 27 of Italy's major cities on heatwave red alert for first time

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Cele mai mari orașe din Italia intră sub cea mai înaltă alertă de caniculă. Anunțul autorităților

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All 27 of Italy's major cities on heatwave red alert for first time

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