The situation will worsen on Friday, when the number of cities with this highest level of emergency will increase to 20, with Pescara joining the list.

The extreme heat Italy is experiencing is causing an increase in health problems in many cities, with hospital services reporting an increase in admissions of up to 20%, according to Alessandro Riccardi, president of the Italian Society of Emergency Medicine (Simeu).

Among the causes of this complex situation are the drastic climate changes that have occurred in Italy in recent years due to global warming, with serious consequences, including a significant increase in extreme weather events, expert Antonello Pasini told the press.

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