The grip of hot gives no respite: it persistsweather alert in a Europe that is gasping. The first day of July, in fact, marks another date with a scorching bulletin, with record temperatures on one side and floods on the other. In Italy, still a red dot for 18 city: In Lombardia, as already in Lazio, this morning the governor Attilio Fontana has stop announced to outdoor work from 12.30am to 16pm. In France the decision to close the Torre Eiffel at least until tomorrow. Trains on the route will also be stopped Paris-Milan: due to heavy thunderstorms, rail traffic will be suspended for several days.
Weather Alert: How the Regions in Italy Have Organized Themselves
With the aim of protecting workers and citizens, several regions in Italy have organized themselves to counter the weather alert. Lazio e Lombardia, as mentioned, have ordered a ban on working during the hottest hours. Urgent and public utility activities are excluded from the ban, provided that all the preventive measures provided for are adopted. Also the Veneto has adapted to the provisions of other regions: in the decree issued by the governor Luca Zaia, it is stated that in addition to protecting workers who operate outdoors, it is suggested to rotate personnel in order to reduce the time of sun exposure. Genoa, the new mayor Silvia Salis has extended the gratuity of public transport for the over 70s, bringing it forward to 7.30 in the morning (instead of 9.30).
The Emilia Romagna and Lombardy, Sicilia, Puglia, Umbria, Abruzzo, Campania, Toscana e Calabria they have adopted measures to counter the weather emergency.
A Bologna, the Municipality has said yes to the installation of 100 trees in the squares of the city centre: they will be positioned by 10 July and will remain there for three months.
Weather Alert: Eiffel Tower Closes in France
Scorching heat even in France: 16 regions are marked by red alert. In Paris, the latest plan of the Torre Eiffel will remain closed, visitors have been urged to hydrate themselves thoroughly. The stop currently also concerns tomorrow. Also in France, the Maurienne Valley, close to our Piedmont, was hit by strong storms: this is why the railway line was suspended Paris-Milan. A green number to help and support the population affected by the abnormal heat of the heat wave which is characterizing the country.
