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Heatwave Forces Red Alerts, Power Cuts Across Europe

8/7/2026

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Italy Issues Alert

Italy placed all 27 major cities under a red heat alert, the highest level, as a heat wave swept Europe.
Austria and Slovakia set all-time highs of 41.2 °C and 42.2 °C, which forced the Gabcíkovo hydro plant to shut down seven of eight turbines because of low Danube flows.
Hungary cut Paks nuclear plant output to about 10 % of normal as Danube water levels fell to record lows.

Summary

Italy Heatwave

Farmers across Italy say the heatwave is slashing yields, hastening grape ripening and cutting milk output by 10%.
The heatwave has caused four deaths and water shortages in over 100 towns, prompting meteorologist Lorenzo Tedici to warn that nights above 25 °C could spark thunderstorms across the Alps and Apennines.
Rome and other tourist cities are opening free air-conditioned cinemas and extending evening hours at the Colosseum and Pantheon.

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Italy Issues Alert

Italy placed all 27 major cities under a red heat alert, the highest level, as a heat wave swept Europe.
Austria and Slovakia set all-time highs of 41.2 °C and 42.2 °C, which forced the Gabcíkovo hydro plant to shut down seven of eight turbines because of low Danube flows.
Hungary cut Paks nuclear plant output to about 10 % of normal as Danube water levels fell to record lows.

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