Italy is escalating heat warnings, with 19 major cities already on red alert and nearly all others set to follow by Monday, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- Some 19 major Italian cities are already on red alert, according to the BBC.
- Cities on red alert include Rome, Milan and Naples, the BBC reports.
- By Monday, all but two major cities will be on the highest heat alert, according to the BBC.
Italy is putting nearly all of its major cities on the highest level of heat alert, according to the BBC.
The BBC reports that some 19 major Italian cities are already on red alert, among them Rome, Milan and Naples.
By Monday, all but two of the major cities will be under the highest heat alert, the BBC reports, indicating the warnings are expected to spread further in the coming days.
It is not yet clear from the BBC’s report how long the alerts are expected to last or what specific measures authorities are advising.
Why it matters
A move to place nearly all of a country's major cities on the highest heat alert signals a widespread situation, according to the BBC's reporting on the scale of the warnings.
Frequently asked questions
Which Italian cities are on red alert?
According to the BBC, 19 major cities are already on red alert, including Rome, Milan and Naples.
How many cities will be affected by Monday?
The BBC reports that by Monday all but two major cities will be on the highest heat alert.
What does a red alert mean?
A red alert is the highest level in Italy's heat warning system. The sources do not provide further detail on the specific measures it triggers.
Timeline
- Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
BBC Science: Some 19 major Italian cities – including Rome, Milan and Naples – are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.