Southern Europe is currently experiencing its first severe heatwave of summer, with temperatures hitting or exceeding 40C (104F) in Italy, Greece, Spain, and Portugal. Authorities have issued warnings against wildfires and extreme heat, prompting locals and tourists to seek shelter. In Portugal, two-thirds of the country is on high alert, with Lisbon expected to reach 42C (107F). Italy also faces serious conditions, with emergency measures being considered to ban outdoor work during peak heat hours as heatstroke cases rise in hospitals.
Local authorities have issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires and urged people to take shelter, as Southern Europe experiences the summer's first severe heatwave.
Ambulances were also on standby near tourist hot spots as the regions faced extreme temperatures, with temperatures in Lisbon expected to top 42C (107F).
In Italy, a few regions were planning to ban some outdoor work activities during the hottest hours of the day in response to the record-high temperatures.
The Italian Health Ministry placed 21 out of 27 monitored cities under its highest heat alert, with emergency departments seeing an increase in heatstroke cases.
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