The fourth heat wave begins, with temperatures reaching 40°C in the city.

Italy is experiencing the beginning of its fourth heatwave of the season, driven by a stable African anticyclone expected to persist for at least ten days.

Temperatures are projected to reach peak levels of 38 to 41 degrees Celsius in the shade. The extreme heat is affecting urban areas across the country, with forecasts indicating highs of up to 40 degrees Celsius in various cities from the north to the south.