Basilicata faces peak heat as latest Italian heatwave crests

Temperatures across Basilicata are forecast to peak on Friday and Saturday. The Local Italy reported this week that major southern islands face highs approaching 45 degrees Celsius, with the heatwave set to ease only gradually into the following week.

The Local Italy noted this week that nine in ten Italian schools lack air conditioning. As the new school year begins in early September, schools and public facilities across Italy, including Basilicata, will face challenges during the continued heat.