US EditionHeat Wave Scorching Italy and Greece Tests Grids, Sparks Alerts
SOUTHERN ITALY, SICILY, SARDINIA, JUL 21 – A high-pressure system named Kamel is driving temperatures up to 48 degrees Celsius, nearing Europe's record and raising wildfire, health, and power grid concerns, officials said.
- On Monday, Italy endured its fifth straight day of intense heat, driven by a high-pressure system channeling hot North African air, with Sicily and Sardinia nearing 48 °C, Rai reported.
- After a record-breaking June and unusually warm Mediterranean waters, the region settled into a pattern of relentless summer heat, while climate change compounds its intensity.
- At 6:30 p.m., La Pobla del Duc registered a ‘feels like’ 51 °C despite an actual 39.4 °C, Avamet reported, while Il Meteo warns Sicily may reach 45 °C amid humidity that intensifies the heat.
- Authorities across Italy urged residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities, the Interior Ministry warned of heightened wildfire risks on Friday, and Xinhua highlighted power grid stability concerns amid soaring demand.
- The region's temperatures are forecast to decrease below 30 °C in many parts, with northern Italy expecting rain and hail from an unstable front linked to a cyclone over northern Europe, and the Balkans remaining under intense heat alerts throughout the week.
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