Italy and the Balkans remained under heat stress, while the United States entered a high-temperature week

Italy and the Balkans continued to face heatwave conditions, while many parts of the United States entered a high-temperature week. The impact is not just a number on a thermometer; it reaches emergency rooms, power grids, outdoor work, crops and urban transport. As heatwaves last longer, governments must move from warnings to cooling spaces, protection for elderly residents and outdoor workers, and keeping power systems stable.