Italy’s Health Ministry and regional health agency ASL3 confirmed on 18 July that the level-3 “bollino rosso” heat alert—indicating emergency conditions for the entire population—remains in force for 17–19 July. Travellers in Liguria and much of central Italy are advised to avoid outdoor activity during peak hours and stay hydrated.citeturn0search10 The alert affects mobility because local authorities may impose vehicle restrictions to cut ozone emissions and open temporary cooling centres in railway stations and airports. Employers with posted workers must adjust schedules to comply with occupational-safety regulations limiting heavy labour during extreme heat. The hospitality sector is coordinating with local health units to provide drinking-water stations for tourists, while tour operators are rescheduling outdoor excursions to early morning slots. Business continuity planners recommend allowing extra transit time as heat can slow down rail operations and trigger flight weight-limitations at some smaller airports. Meteorologists expect a gradual temperature drop from 20 July, but another anticyclonic surge is forecast for the end of the month, keeping mobility stakeholders on alert.citeturn0search10
Source: ASL3 Liguria
