Heat warning: Italy issues orange heatwave alert for 14 cities

Vulnerable travellers should follow heat advice in these 14 Italian cities.

Italian authorities have issued a heatwave warning for 14 cities, urging vulnerable people to avoid outdoor activity.

Italy is sweltering through its first heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to climb over 40°C in parts of the country.

The ‘orange alert’ was issued on 22 June and the cities included were Ancona, Bologna, Bolzano, Brescia, Campobasso, Florence, Frosinone, Latina, Perugia, Pescara, Rieti, Rome, Trieste and Verona.

“Heat wave climatic conditions can pose a risk to the health of the population,” the authorities warned.

Travellers can check out the full list of impacted areas here.

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