Italy issues 'red alert' in 13 cities due to expected extreme heat in coming days

Rome, Bologna, Bolzano, Brescia, Florence, Florence, Frosinone, Latina, Milan, Palermo, Perugia, Rieti, Torino and Naples placed on red alert as Health Ministry asks residents to exercise caution

2024-07-30 11:25:57

ANKARA 

Italy's Health Ministry has issued a "red alert" in 13 cities due to expected extreme heat in the coming days, local media reported on Tuesday.

The impact of extreme heat is expected to be much greater in the coming days, the local media reported, citing the ministry's warning to residents to exercise caution because the weather conditions could endanger their health.

The capital Rome, Bologna, Bolzano, Brescia, Florence, Florence, Frosinone, Latina, Milan, Palermo, Perugia, Rieti, Torino and Naples have all been placed on red alert.