Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03pm on 30 Jun 2026,Tuesday India Global
Tourists struggled through soaring temperatures in Rome as a severe heatwave gripped Italy, with 25 cities placed under red alert and temperatures nearing 40°C. Among them was Indian tourist Arockia Rajasekhar, who said conditions felt "worse than in India" despite lower temperatures because air conditioning was less common. Visitors crowded around misting stations, carried umbrellas and searched for shade near the Colosseum as authorities distributed water and heat safety advice. American tourists also described exhausting conditions, with some consuming several litres of water daily. The latest heatwave, driven by extreme summer conditions across Europe, has renewed concerns over climate change and its growing impact on travel and public health.
