Italy Issues 'Red' Alerts for 22 Cities Due to Extreme Heat

Italy about to receive another extreme heatwave next week, therefore, the Ministry of Health issued a "red alert" for 22 cities.

The Ministry of Health highlighted that the latest alert is the highest risk level due to rising temperatures.

This warning, set to take effect on Wednesday, comes after 19 cities, including the capital Rome, were placed under the same alert level today.

The red alert indicated severe health risks, especially for vulnerable groups like the elders, children, and people who have serious health conditions.

The ministry stressed that the heatwave is expected to start through this week, urging people to take precautions against the heat.

In Rome, the city residents and tourists took refuge from the increasing heat. Visitors to were seen cooling off in the waters of the Barcaccia Fountain.

At the Colosseum, a lot of crowds went to portable tents to protect the people from the heat.

Restaurants and cafes across Rome took additional measures like installing misting systems over outdoor seating areas.