 Temperatures in Europe have the potential to break records in the coming days as the Cerberus heatwave continues to sweep across the continent. The heat is building towards a torrid weekend with temperatures set to reach a maximum of 37°C in Italy, 39°C in Spain, 40°C in Cyprus and 45°C in Greece tomorrow. A red alert has been issued for 10 cities in Italy, including Rome, Bologna and Florence. Italian politician Nicola Fratoianni tweeted: 'We are facing an unbearable heatwave. 'Maybe it's the case that in the hottest hours all the useful precautions are taken to avoid tragedies like the one that happened today in Lodi.' It was reported by local media that a man aged 44 collapsed in the town of Lodi, near Milan, due to the heat. He was taken to hospital and later died. And storms in the northern Lombardy region ripped roofs off buildings, knocked down trees and caused severe flooding. Children refresh themselves and play inside a fountain in Turin, Italy (Picture: Getty Images) The thermometer on a pharmacy sign reads 46°C yesterday in Sardinia, Italy (Picture: Getty Images) Firefighters work to contain a wildfire in the coastal city of Nafplio, Greece (Picture: EPA) A man sprays sunscren on himself at Monastiraki square in Athens (Picture: AFP via Getty Images) More than 200 firefighters were called to emergencies in Milan, near Lake Como and in the Alps. Meanwhile in Greece, with the extreme temperatures expected to reach 45°C, the government is taking measures to protect citizens. People are currently banned from entering nature reserves and forests due to the risk of wildfires, and air-conditioned areas are being opened in public areas so people can escape the heat. Working animals – such as horses and donkeys offering rides to tourists – will not be allowed to work while temperatures are between 35°C and 39°C in the shade between midday and 5pm, and){kind=link}
NEWS… BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
Temperatures in Europe have the potential to break records in the coming days as the Cerberus heatwave continues to sweep across the continent.
The heat is building towards a torrid weekend with temperatures set to reach a maximum of 37°C in Italy, 39°C in Spain, 40°C in Cyprus and 45°C in Greece tomorrow.
A red alert has been issued for 10 cities in Italy, including Rome, Bologna and Florence.
Italian politician Nicola Fratoianni tweeted: ‘We are facing an unbearable heatwave.