Italy - Heatwave
2 August 2017
Italy: Dangerous heatwave warning
Rome is on red alert for a life-threatening heatwave, Wanted in Rome says.
The Italian health ministry has placed the city at the highest heat-risk level.
The red alert is in effect for August 2.
Rome has been classified as "Level 3-Red", the health ministry's highest heat risk level, along with Frosinone, Pescara and Campobasso.
From August 2, the warning will be applied to a further 12 Italian cities: Bari, Bologna, Bolzano, Brescia, Cagliari, Florence, Latina, Milan, Naples, Perugia, Rieti and Viterbo.
Temperatures of around 40C are forecast for the end of the week.
Travellers should stay well hydrated and limit outdoor activities.
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