Italy Braces for Fifth Heatwave as North Faces Storms

Italy is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the summer, with forecasters warning of highs approaching 42C in central and southern regions, according to The Local Italy. The country will be divided in two, they say, with a brief but intense spell of heat set to affect the south while the north faces thunderstorms.

For Emilia-Romagna, the forecast raises familiar concerns about the productive plain that anchors Italy's food economy. The region, still recovering from the devastating floods of 2023, has become a recurring reference point in international coverage of climate-driven extremes in Europe.