Holidaygoers have been issued health warnings following red alerts in place for 16 cities across Italy.
Periods of intense heat occur within natural weather patterns, but globally they are becoming more frequent, more intense and lasting longer due to global warming.
The Italian government has advised anyone in the areas covered by Saturday's red alerts to avoid direct sunlight between 11:00 and 18:00, and to take particular care of the elderly or vulnerable.has hit temperatures 40C or more in recent days. The Acropolis - the country's most popular tourist attraction - was closed during the hottest hours of Friday to protect visitors.
There are also fears in the country of a greater risk of wildfires, especially in areas with high winds. It suffered major wildfires in 2021 in another exceptional heatwave., with Germany and Poland among the countries affected.
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