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Heat wave/ 5 deaths in Italy from high temperatures

Politiko 2025-07-04 10:07:55

Heat wave/ 5 deaths in Italy from high temperatures

Italy continues to face an intense heatwave that has lasted for more than a week, with at least five deaths attributed to the extreme temperatures.

Two victims, aged 75 and 60, died while on Sardinia's beaches, where scorching conditions have been worsened by widespread wildfires.

In Genoa, an 85-year-old man died of heart failure in a hospital emergency unit after being admitted for dehydration, highlighting the serious health risks posed by the heat.

These three deaths on Wednesday follow previous fatalities, including a 47-year-old construction worker near Bologna on Monday and a 53-year-old woman who collapsed and died while walking in Palermo.

In response to the growing crisis, Italy's health ministry has issued a maximum 'red' heat alert for 18 major cities on July 3, including Rome, Milan, Turin, Bologna, Genoa and Palermo.

This higher warning level means that the heat poses a risk not only to vulnerable groups, but also to young and healthy individuals.

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