Italy is to place all 27 of its major cities under the highest heat alert as the fourth heatwave of the summer intensifies, with temperatures nearing 40C in some areas, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- All 27 of Italy's major cities, from Trieste in the north to Palermo in the south, are to be placed under the highest heat alert, according to the Guardian.
- The move comes as the fourth heatwave of the summer intensifies.
- Temperatures in some areas are edging close to 40C.
- A red alert means a higher chance of an emergency owing to the health risk posed by prolonged extreme temperatures to the entire population, the Guardian reports.
Italy is to place all 27 of its major cities under the highest heat alert as the fourth heatwave of the summer intensifies, according to the Guardian. The affected cities stretch across the country, from Trieste in the north to Palermo in the south.
The move comes as temperatures in some areas edge close to 40C, the Guardian reports. A red alert, the highest level in the warning system, means there is a higher chance of an emergency because of the health risk posed by prolonged extreme temperatures.
The Guardian reports that the red alert reflects a health risk to the entire population. This is described as the fourth heatwave to hit Italy this summer.
Further details on the duration of the alert and any specific measures being taken were not set out in the source.
Why it matters
Prolonged extreme heat poses health risks across the population, and the Guardian reports that the highest-level alert is being applied to all of Italy's 27 major cities during the fourth heatwave of the summer.
Frequently asked questions
How many Italian cities are affected by the red heat alert?
All 27 of Italy's major cities are being placed under the highest heat alert, from Trieste in the north to Palermo in the south.
What does a red heat alert mean in Italy?
According to the Guardian, a red alert means there is a higher chance of an emergency due to the health risk that prolonged extreme temperatures pose to the entire population.
How hot is it getting during this heatwave?
Temperatures in some areas are edging close to 40C during the fourth heatwave of the summer.
Timeline
- Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert
The Guardian World: Move comes as fourth heatwave of summer intensifies, edging temperatures in some areas close to 40C Italy is to place all of its 27 major cities, from Trieste in the north to Palermo in the south, under the highest heat alert as the fourth heatwave to hit the country this summer