Italy places all major cities under the highest heat alert as a severe heatwave continues across Europe. Multiple outlets report that the warnings cover Italy’s major urban areas and signal a heightened risk from extreme temperatures. In Austria, officials record a new national temperature record during the same weather event, underscoring the intensity of the heat. In Hungary, the heatwave affects energy systems, with authorities cutting or reducing electricity use to save power. Elsewhere on the continent, the heat contributes to broader disruptions, including impacts on transportation and public health. CBS also reports wildfires in France linked to the heatwave, while Euronews highlights vulnerabilities exposed in public health services, power generation, transportation networks and tourism infrastructure. Across the reporting, officials and scientists warn that extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense as the climate warms, leading governments to prepare for additional periods of extreme weather.