Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
ROME (AP) — Italy placed all of its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a…
Europe is currently experiencing an intense heat wave that has prompted all major Italian cities to be placed under the highest heat alert. The extreme weather has driven temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in several countries, causing health warnings for millions of people. Austria has set a new heat record, while wildfires have erupted in France and are spreading to the Balkans.
Energy and transportation systems across Europe have also been disrupted due to the heat. Scientists and officials attribute these extreme events to climate change, which is causing more frequent and intense heat waves. Italy's Health Ministry has placed all 27 cities it monitors under red alert, indicating a health risk for the entire population.
Authorities are advising residents and tourists to avoid direct sunlight, stay indoors when possible, and drink plenty of water to combat the heat.
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