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Italy weather: severe storms in north and incoming heatwave in south
Italy is experiencing extreme weather fluctuations, characterized by severe storms in the north and intense heatwaves in the south. In Lombardy, heavy rainfall and flooding have led to hundreds of evacuations, prompting President Attilio Fontana to request a state of emergency. Other northern regions, including Piedmont, Liguria, and Tuscany, have also reported significant damage from storms, lightning, and landslides.
Following this period of instability, a new African anticyclone is expected to bring a significant heatwave starting around August 26. Temperatures are forecasted to rise well above seasonal averages, with local peaks potentially reaching 41-42°C in areas such as Sicily, Sardinia, and parts of the south. The Ministry of Health has issued red alerts for Bari and Palermo due to these extreme conditions.
Additionally, Mount Etna has shown weak ash emissions drifting southeast, and agricultural sectors in Puglia are facing increased pressure from pests due to the rising temperatures and drought conditions.
Entities
African anticyclone · Attilio Fontana · Civil Protection · Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia · Italy · Lombardia · Lombardy · Lorenzo Tedici · Ministero della Salute · Ministry of Health · Mount Etna · Protezione Civile
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] A subtropical African anticyclone is expected to return around August 26, raising temperatures. www.adnkronos.com · www.forchecaudine.com · www.inliberta.it · www.calabrianews.it · notiziedi.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Severe storms in Lombardy led to the evacuation of approximately 400 people. kmetro0.eu · www.corrierenazionale.it · www.calabriainchieste.it
- [● 5 SOURCES] An Atlantic disturbance is expected to bring storms and showers to various Italian regions between August 24 and 25. www.adnkronos.com · www.forchecaudine.com · www.inliberta.it · www.calabrianews.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lombardy President Attilio Fontana has requested a state of emergency from the national government due to severe weather damage. kmetro0.eu · www.corrierenazionale.it · www.calabriainchieste.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Campania Region issued a yellow weather alert for several zones, including Naples and the Vesuvian area. casertaweb.com · www.expartibus.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Health has issued a red alert for Bari and Palermo due to extreme heat. www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.bitontoviva.it
- [● 5 SOURCES] Temperatures are expected to reach peaks between 35°C and 38°C during the heatwave. www.adnkronos.com · www.forchecaudine.com · www.inliberta.it · www.calabrianews.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mount Etna has exhibited weak ash emissions from its summit area, drifting southeast. www.zerounotv.it · claudegrandpeyvolcansetglaciers.com · www.mediaoneonline.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Local temperature peaks could reach 41-42 degrees Celsius. www.quotidianobenessere.it · notiziedi.it