Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Europe, US, and China

Southern Europe, including Italy, is experiencing a severe and prolonged heat wave, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). The heat wave, named Cerebrus, has prompted red alerts for health dangers and has fueled major wildfires. Italy is taking unique measures to encourage heat safety, such as enlisting celebrities to broadcast safety messages. The scorching temperatures come after a study reported that over 60,000 people died in heat waves in Europe last summer. Rome is expected to break all-time heat records, and the heat wave could produce the highest temperature ever observed in Europe. The excessive heat risk is projected to continue throughout the summer, with above-normal temperatures anticipated across much of Europe.