Heatwave Red Alerts Issued for 7 Italian Cities Including Rome; Temperatures to Hit 45°C in Sardinia

Southern Europe is currently grappling with an intense heatwave, with Italy being hit particularly hard.

The Italian Ministry of Health issued red alerts for heatwaves in seven cities, including Florence, Rome, and Bologna, on July 14, local time.

On the island of Sardinia, temperatures are expected to reach a high of 45°C (113°F) on July 15.

Orange alerts have been issued for nine cities, including Milan.

Heatwave alerts in Italy are categorized into three levels based on the severity of the heat: Level 1 (yellow), Level 2 (orange), and the highest, Level 3 (red).

It has been reported that at least seven people have died in Italy this summer due to the heatwave.

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