Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert
Italy is placing all 27 of its major cities under the highest heat alert as a severe, prolonged heatwave impacts the country. Authorities have issued strict health guidelines to protect the population as temperatures approach 40C.
People cooling off near the Colosseum in Rome. Authorities have warned people to avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours, to stay indoors where possible and drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day. People cooling off near the Colosseum in Rome. Authorities have warned people to avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours, to stay indoors where possible and drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day. Italy Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert Move comes as fourth heatwave of summer intensifies, edging temperatures in some areas close to 40C
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