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Italy's heatwave intensifies with temperatures reaching 42C
The third summer heatwave pushes across the peninsula as doctors warn of growing health risks to vulnerable populations.
Marco Di Sante62 wordsEdition №45Tuesday, 14 July 2026 — Edition № 45
Italy's third heatwave of the summer intensified on Monday, with temperatures forecast to reach 42 degrees Celsius across much of the peninsula, according to The Local Italy. Doctors warned of growing health risks to the general population following weeks of extreme heat.
The Local Italy reported that forecasters expect the heatwave to persist into the coming week, with no immediate relief anticipated.