Italy places all major cities on highest heat alert as Europe swelters
Italy has issued its highest heat alert for all major cities as a European heatwave intensifies, with Austria also setting a heat record.
Italy has placed all its major cities on the highest heat alert level amid an intense European heatwave. Austria has simultaneously set a heat record. Scientists and officials warn that extreme heat events like these are becoming more frequent and intense as the climate continues to warm.
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Highest heat alert for all major cities in Italy
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Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
Scientists and officials warn that such events are becoming more frequent and intense as the climate warms.