A prolonged heat wave is sweeping Italy, with forecasts in Emilia‑Romagna predicting at least seven consecutive days of temperatures around 40 °C and peaks up to 41 °C. Meteorologist Luca Lombroso warned that night‑time lows could remain above 20 °C, creating tropical‑like conditions and prompting health advisories for vulnerable groups.
In the Tuscan city of Grosseto, patients undergoing dialysis at the Misericordia Day Hospital report feeling cold despite the outside heat. The unit’s centralised air‑conditioning keeps the treatment area several degrees below the ambient temperature, forcing patients to cover themselves with blankets and hoods for four‑hour sessions. The regional health authority (ASL Toscana Sud Est) confirmed the issue and is reviewing temperature controls in the ward.
Both reports highlight the strain that extreme summer temperatures are placing on Italy’s healthcare facilities and underscore the need for coordinated responses to protect patients during prolonged heat events.
Entities: ASL Toscana Sud Est · Emilia‑Romagna region · Grosseto · Luca Lombroso · Misericordia Day Hospital Dialisi