Global Heatwave Crisis: Record Temperatures and Extreme Weather Sweeps Across Continents

Italy has issued red alerts for 16 cities as meteorologists warn of a peak in a fierce heatwave expected to hit the country in the coming days. The capital, Rome, along with Florence and Bologna, are among the areas affected. The extreme weather conditions pose a risk even to healthy individuals, prompting the Italian government to advise people in the alert areas to avoid direct sunlight between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time. The heatwave is part of a larger trend of record-breaking temperatures across southern Europe, with the possibility of surpassing the highest temperature ever recorded in European history. Climate scientists emphasize the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to address the climate emergency.