Italy Putting Nearly All Major Cities on Highest Heat Alert The Italian health ministry's decision to put nearly all of its major cities on high alert for heatwaves is a stark reminder that even the most beautiful and resilient countries can be pushed to their limits by an increasingly hostile climate.
Temperatures have been soaring across Italy, making it clear that the country is not immune to the global trend of extreme weather events.
The subtropical anticyclone from North Africa has brought sweltering heat to the Mediterranean for weeks, affecting even healthy individuals.