Destinations across the Mediterranean including Italy, Spain and Greece have been placed on alert as a vicious 40C-plus heatwave sweeps across southern Europe, one that is set to peak over the weekend.
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Italian authorities have put several regions such as Sicily and Sardinia on alert, with temperatures expected to peak at 48C due to anti-cyclone Cerberus, a high-pressure front coming from the Sahara.
The BBC reports temperatures will likely surpass 40C in parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia and Turkey, while the Met Office said heatwave conditions would likely peak on Friday (14 July).
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