Northern Italian region; wealth, culture, industry
France leads with record heat as Europe endures a Omega-block-driven heat wave. France, Italy and Britain report extreme temperatures, power outages and weather-related disruptions; authorities warn of ongoing risks.
Extreme heatwaves have pushed up energy costs and reduced milk yields for Parmigiano Reggiano producers in Emilia-Romagna. Farms are cooling cows with fans and misting systems while warehouses store millions of wheels as the industry fights higher bills and aging costs.