The scorching heatwave from Africa has engulfed southern Europe and the Balkans, with temperatures soaring over 40 degrees Celsius (104F) in several regions. The Italian health ministry has issued a red alert heat warning for 12 cities, urging residents to take precautions as the worst of the heatwave is yet to come.
In response to the extreme temperatures, municipal authorities in various cities have implemented measures to protect vulnerable populations, such as the elderly. Civil protection crews are actively combating wildfires that have broken out in southern Italy and North Macedonia, with water-dropping aircraft deployed to contain the blazes.
