Italian nursing homes and climate shelters strain under extreme heat

In the Veneto province of Treviso, families of residents at a local nursing home reported indoor temperatures exceeding 33 °C as the air‑conditioning system failed. The heat led to several cases of dehydration and heat stroke, with 438 emergency‑room visits recorded between mid‑June and late July. Police and prosecutors intervened after relatives filed complaints.

Meanwhile, in Genoa, the municipal climate‑shelter program intended to protect vulnerable citizens has proved inadequate. Many shelters are closed, lack functioning air‑conditioning, or operate only limited hours, leaving elderly residents without reliable relief. The city administration, led by Mayor Silvia Salis, has faced criticism for the shortfall, and officials acknowledge the need for additional measures such as regional subsidies for home air‑conditioners.