Italy declares red heatwave alert in 15 cities

ROME — Italy’s health ministry declared a red heatwave alert in 15 cities including Milan and Rome on Tuesday and said the number would go up to 16 on Wednesday.

During a red alert — the highest level — the ministry advises people to eat light, stay indoors in the hottest parts of the day and sprinkle themselves with cool water. /dl

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