Italy issues red alert for heatwave in major cities
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Italian Health Ministry
Italy
June 24, 2026
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16 major Italian cities are on red alert due to an intense heatwave. The number of cities on maximum alert is expected to rise to 17 by Thursday.
- Earlier version 26/24/2026, 11:01:10 AM
- Earlier version 16/24/2026, 9:30:52 AM
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