# Extreme heat splits Italy: over 44C in the south, heavy downpours in the north

https://mins.news/en/video/35861

- euronews, 2026-08-28 15:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd_ZACtbQNs

> Italy’s stifling summer heatwave is continuing, with temperatures above 44C in the south and on the islands. The fifth heatwave is expected to peak on Friday, while forecasters say muggy conditions could persist into September.

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