Italy was in the grips of a heatwave on Saturday following the arrival on the peninsula of the African anticyclone Cerberus.
An anticyclone is a large wind system that rotates around a centre of high atmospheric pressure. (Photo: ANSA)
An anticyclone is a large wind system that rotates around a centre of high atmospheric pressure. (Photo: ANSA)
Temperatures were in the high thirties in all major cities and higher in inland areas in the island regions of Sicily and Sardinia, according to ilMeteo.it.
The very hot and sunny weather is set to continue across the whole of the country well into the week, with temperatures reaching the mid-forties in Sicily and Sardinia.
The first signs of respite are expected on Wednesday, bringing thunderstorms to the northern Alps.
The rest of the country will remain hot and sunny.
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