Forecasters have warned that Italy is set to bake under the fourth heatwave of the summer from Wednesday, stretching all the way to Ferragosto.
Clare Speak - clare.speak@thelocal.com
Updated: Wed 29 Jul 2026 11:09 CET
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Italy was set for another prolonged heatwave with temperatures set to exceed 40C in many areas by this weekend. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / AFP)
Forecasters have warned that Italy is set to bake under the fourth heatwave of the summer from Wednesday, stretching all the way to Ferragosto.
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