ROME, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Italy is in the grip of its third major heatwave of this summer, as the hottest two-year period on record continues in the country.
The Ministry of Health said Monday that by mid-week, 17 of Italy's 27 largest cities will be on "red alert" for heat. A new record of 20 out of 27 cities was set in July.
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