Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
The red alert covers every monitored city as temperatures near 40 C and forecasters warn the heat will last through next week.
- Italy has placed 25 of its 27 major cities on the highest red alert for heatwave emergencies as of August 3rd, indicating a serious health risk for all, including young and healthy people.
- The heatwave, reaching temperatures up to 40°C, is part of Italy's fourth heatwave this year and has led to worsening drought conditions, particularly in the Po basin, where over 100 municipalities face water shortages and some residents rely on water tankers.
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Gulf NewsEurope heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert
ROME (AP) — Italy placed all its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fueling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent.The extreme weather has pushed temperatures above 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in several countries, prompting health warnings for millions of people. Scientists and officials warn …
The heatwaves are not letting Europe go.
The authorities urged residents and tourists to avoid direct exposure to the sun.
Italy Declares Red Alert and Several European Countries Suffer Power Outages, Fires and Heat Drought
Temperatures above 40 °C in different parts of the continent; Austria set a historic record; Hungary reduced production of its only nuclear power plant by the low flow of the Danube and France faces new forest fires
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