Italy says 23 cities are on full alert for hot weather this weekend

The Italian Ministry of Health has issued a high-level alert for 23 of the country’s 27 major cities in anticipation of extreme heat expected this weekend. These cities have been placed under a "red alert" status, indicating that the forecasted temperatures pose significant health risks to the general population.

This designation represents the highest level of warning issued by the ministry to manage the impact of the heatwave. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the country prepares for the surge in temperatures across these urban centers.