Italy places all major cities on red alert as heatwave grips Europe
Summary
Italy has placed all its major cities on the highest heat warning due to a severe heatwave hitting Europe. This heatwave is causing very high temperatures, wildfires, and problems with energy and transportation in several countries.Key Facts
- Italy's health ministry issued a red alert for 27 cities, covering the whole country from northeast Trieste to Palermo in Sicily.
- Temperatures have risen above 40°C (104°F) in several European countries, breaking a national record in Austria and Slovakia.
- The heatwave is causing wildfires in France and affecting energy and transportation systems across Europe.
- Italy’s alerts warn all people of health risks, not just vulnerable groups like the elderly or sick.
- Tourist sites in Rome, such as the Colosseum and Pantheon, extended evening hours and added cooling mist fans and medical stations.
- Rome opened a free "urban beach" area with pools and shaded spots by the Tiber River to help residents cool down.
- Slovakia shut down most turbines at its largest hydroelectric plant due to low water levels, producing 15% less electricity this year.
- Scientists say such extreme heat events are becoming more common because of climate change.
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