On Friday, the Italian Ministry of Health warned citizens and tourists about weekend heat across the country. The highest red heat warning was issued for up to 21 seats, TASR writes according to AFP report.
The Ministry of Health publishes Green, yellow, orange or red warning for 27 larger Italian cities every day. The ministry recommended that people from 11.00 am to 6 pm not unnecessarily stay outdoors and look for air -conditioned premises. Temperatures can reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some places.
The warning also applies to the capital of Rome, Milan or Venice, where right The wedding of the founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos and former television presenter Lauren Sánchezová is underway. In Venice, on Saturday, during the third day, he has a wedding celebration, which will also perform, for example, the singer Lady Gaga, the temperature of 32 degrees Celsius, feeling up to 36 degrees Celsius.
Florence was given a red warning on Friday. A maximum temperature of 37 degrees is expected on Saturday. The maximum of 36 degrees can be in Rome, Milan and Naples. Some cities will introduce ambulances and rescuers into standby regime and place them near tourist attractions.
According to scientists, extreme heat is an unquestionable feature of global warming and is expected to be increasingly, longer and more intense over time. The year 2024 was the hottest year in history as a result of climate change and it is believed that 2025 will be ranked among the three hottest.
