Deadly Heatwave sweeps across southern Europe and north-west Africa
Temperatures are expected to surpass 40C (104F) in parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia and Turkey.
In Italy, temperatures could reach as high as 48.8C (119.8F). A red alert warning has been issued for 10 cities, including Rome, Bologna and Florence.
On Tuesday, a man in his forties died after collapsing in northern Italy.
Italian media reported that the 44-year-old worker was painting zebra crossing lines in the town of Lodi, near Milan, before he collapsed from the heat. He was taken to hospital where he later died.
People have been advised to drink at least two litres of water a day and to avoid coffee and alcohol, which are dehydrating.
Two Australian tourists on the streets of Rome they were "really surprised" by the heat.
"It does spoil our plans as tourists a bit," Melbourne friends Maria and Gloria said. "We are trying to not go out in the middle of the day."
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