Italy on High Alert as Heatwave Sweeps Europe

Italy has issued an "extreme" health risk warning for 15 cities, including Rome and Florence, as a heatwave engulfs Europe, with temperatures potentially reaching record highs of 48°C (118.4°F) in Sicily and Sardinia. The European Space Agency warns that the heatwave has only just begun, with Spain, France, Germany, and Poland also expected to experience extreme weather. Greece has closed the Acropolis for a second day due to the scorching temperatures, and there are concerns for those working outdoors. Spain is also affected, with both the south and typically cooler north experiencing high temperatures. Heat-related deaths in Europe last year reached over 61,000, and the current heatwave, named "Cerberus," raises further health concerns during the peak of the summer tourist season.