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First heat wave hits Italy with temperatures reaching 38°C

Italy faces its first heatwave of the summer, with temperatures reaching 38°C and warnings in cities such as Rome, Milan and Florence.

A man cools off in the fountain in Piazza del Popolo, Rome | Photo: Tiziana FABI / AFP
A man cools off in the fountain in Piazza del Popolo, Rome | Photo: Tiziana FABI / AFP

Starting this Tuesday, June 10, Italy is facing the first heat wave of the summer of 2025. According to meteorologists, the phenomenon is caused by an African anticyclone that brings hot winds from the Sahara.

The Ministry of Health issued an amber alert, indicating a moderate health risk, for cities such as BolzanoCampobasso and Perugia this Wednesday, the 11th. Nine other capitals, including Rome, Milan, Florence, Turin and Verona, are under yellow alert.

According to meteorologist Mattia Gussoni, from this Tuesday, Italy will find itself in a “high pressure bubble”, with high temperatures and a feeling of suffocation.

The forecast indicates that temperatures should rise even further starting Wednesday. Maximum temperatures could reach 38°C in Florence and Foggia, 36°C in Rome, and between 34°C and 35°C in cities like Milan, Bologna, and Padua.

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According to Stefano Rossi, from the website ilmeteo.it, the heat will be more intense in urban areas, with peaks expected between Friday, June 13, and Sunday, June 15. Temperatures are typical of July and August, which worries health authorities.

On Thursday 12th, the amber level alert will be extended to Rome, Rieti and Frosinone. Children, the elderly and people with health problems should avoid going out during the hottest hours of the day.

The government recommends that people avoid direct exposure to the sun, drink plenty of water and keep environments ventilated.

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