BBCNEWS BBC News August 14, 2021 19:22:00
The national oceanic and atmospheric administration calculates the combined land and ocean surface temperature was 0.93 celsius above the 20th century average of 15.8 celsius. in italy, which has reached its peak holiday weekend, 17 cities are now on red alert because of the heatwave being suffered across southern europe. just a couple of days ago, the island of sicily registered a staggering a8.8 celsius. if confirmed by the world meteorological organization, it will be the hottest temperature ever recorded in europe. 0ur europe correspondent mark lowen is in sicily. the temperatures have dro...