Temperatures could smash June record in England and Wales set in 1976; French PM to hold emergency meeting after heat deaths
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Two children found dead in car in France as heatwave hits Europe
Italy’s health ministry has declared a red heatwave alert in 15 cities including Milan and Rome on Tuesday and said the number would go up to 16 on Wednesday.
During a red alert – the highest level – the ministry advises people to eat light, stay indoors in the hottest parts of the day and sprinkle themselves with cool water.