A sweltering heatwave could bring potentially the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe to the region this week as holidaymakers move to change their plans in a bid to beat the heat.
Italy has issued red weather warnings for 16 cities due to Charon anticylone. Meteorologists warned that temperatures will hit record highs across southern Europe in the coming days.
Italy is facing temperatures of historic highs this weekend with the health ministry issuing a red alert for 16 cities including Rome, Bologna and Florence.