Italy’s latest heatwave will continue well into this week, with the mercury set to soar over the 40C mark in Tuscany, Lazio, Puglia and the two major islands.
But as the peninsula bakes under what experts have labelled "the most intense heatwave of the summer”, there's a sliver of hope for those hoping for the return of milder weathe.
According to the latest forecasts, temperatures in the north of the country could return to more comfortable levels as soon as Thursday, July 20th, when rain storms "of medium to strong intensity" should bring some respite from the infamous afa.
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Central and southern regions however are set to remain uncomfortably hot until early the following week, with daytime temperatures hovering between 38C and 40C.
Conditions across the country are expected to then take an eagerly-awaited turn for the better by Tuesday, July 25th, when cold air fronts from northern Europe should cause the current wave of high pressure to retreat.
This is expected to result in more bearable summer heat across the country, with daytime temperatures set to go back to seasonal averages and humidity levels to drop.
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Beyond that, early long-term projections suggest that next month’s temperatures may not be as extreme as those seen so far in July, with Italy also likely to see more rainfall than usual.
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