A scorching spell of weather is currently engulfing portions of southern Europe and north-west Africa, carrying the potential for unprecedented temperatures in the forthcoming days. With health experts issuing warnings to travellers and with advice to stay safe. <br /><br />Anticipated temperatures are set to exceed 40C (104F) in selected areas of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, and Turkey.<br /><br />Italy, on the other hand, may encounter soaring temperatures as high as 48.8C. A red alert cautionary message has been proclaimed for 10 major cities. <br /><br />Individuals have been strongly advised to consume a minimum of two litres of water daily and to refrain from coffee and alcohol, as they have a dehydrating effect.<br /><br />Termed the Cerberus heatwave by the Italian Meteorological Society, in reference to the three-headed creature depicted in Dante's inferno <br /><br />Spain has been enduring sweltering conditions for several days, with temperatures reaching up to 45C, and overnight temperatures in a substantial part of the country have not descended below 25C.<br />
