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- Italy placed all 27 major cities under highest red heat alert as the summer heatwave intensified.
- Temperatures neared 40 °C, prompting officials to order people to stay indoors from 11 am to 6 pm and drink 1.5 litres of water.
- The heatwave, linked to four deaths, left over 100 Po Valley towns reliant on water-truck deliveries.
- Farmers reported a 10 % milk drop and faster grape ripening while Rome offered free air-conditioned venue entry.
