The intense heatwave that is baking Italy, along with much of Central and Western Europe, is set to last at least until the end of June, with temperatures peaking at 39°C in many parts of the country, iLMeteo.it meteorologist Mattia Gussoni said on Monday. (ANSA)

Il caldo intenso potrebbe addirittura battere i picchi raggiunti nel 2003

The heat surge around summer solstice, typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns that extreme conditions may persist this year.