Boiling temperatures have hit Italy in the last week, with temperatures that have reached forty degrees. But now in the northern regions temperatures are going down thanks to storms, and starting from tomorrow also the centre-south regions will benefit from a little fresh air. Tourists left cities and moved to beaches or mountains for some fresh air. According to the Civil Defence Department, in 12 out of 27 cities under control, temperatures reached alarming values and it will be necessary to take measures for people at risk in Civitavecchia, Firenze, Frosinone, Genova, Latina, Messina, Napoli, Perugia, Pescara, Rieti, Roma and Viterbo.

Translated by Chiara Nunnari from John Milton Institute