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Rome, July 19 (QNA) – Italian authorities have declared the highest-level red alert in 14 cities as a heatwave continues to sweep across large parts of Europe.
The Italian Ministry of Health warned, in a statement, of the adverse effects of extreme temperatures, particularly on the elderly and children.
On Sunday, red alerts were issued in 16 provincial capitals as the prolonged heatwave continued to affect the country.
Italy’s Ministry of Health operates a three-tier heat alert system. The first level (yellow) indicates pre-alert conditions, the second level (orange) warns of potential health risks from high temperatures, particularly for vulnerable groups, while the third level (red) signifies that temperatures pose a health risk to the entire population. (QNA)
