Italy swelters in first summer heatwave
Temperatures were forecast to hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of the country, according to the official air force weather service, while the health ministry issued red alerts for Rome and Palermo among other cities.
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A man refreshes himself at a fountain at Piazza del Popolo in Rome where temperatures are expected to rise to 39 degrees today on June 20, 2024. AFP photos
By NewVision Reporter
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Tourists and locals sweltered under Italy's first summer heatwave on Friday, with the installation in Rome of potted trees for shade providing little relief.
Temperatures were forecast to hit