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Italy set for highs of 40C as 'first serious heatwave' of the summer arrives

The Local Italy Italy 16 June 2026, 14:07 UTC 16 Jun 2026

Italy set for highs of 40C as 'first serious heatwave' of the summer arrives — The Local Italy

Italy was set for the first major heatwave of the summer this week, with peaks of 39-40C in some areas as hot air is drawn up from the Sahara.

This story was reported by The Local Italy. EUROPES curates Europe's most relevant coverage — read the full report at the original source.

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