Overview

• A subtropical anticyclone over southern Europe has raised temperatures 7–8°C above average with local peaks of 46°C in Andalusia and 40°C in Italy.
• The Ministry of Health has issued red‐alert warnings for 16 Italian cities today, with 17 expected tomorrow and 18 on Wednesday, as urban centers face sustained high temperatures.
• In France, roughly 200 public schools are closed through Wednesday and municipal pools have been opened free of charge to help residents cope.
• Ten Italian regions have enacted ordinances to halt outdoor labor from 12:30 to 16:00 on high‐risk days, with Lombardy’s ban running July 2–September 15 and Emilia-Romagna set to follow suit.
• A 47-year-old construction worker in Emilia-Romagna died of a heat-related malore, prompting unions and health authorities to press for long-term adaptation measures such as shaded rest areas and structural building changes.