Semi-deserted streets, instead under the arcades a bustle of tourists and citizens looking for a cool corner to rest for a while. The heat has not yet left Cagliari and Sardinia, gripped for days in the grip of the anticyclone Cerberus, which is putting the island to the test with its "fiery tongues".

And in many areas – including the Cagliari area – a new orange fire alert is scheduled for Thursday, i.e. at “high” risk .

In the city, in Largo Carlo Felice, the thermometer is close to 35 degrees , but « it seems that there are 45, in the shade . A few weeks ago we were waiting for summer, then it arrived all of a sudden. He didn't even give us time to change wardrobes before we immediately found ourselves with tropical temperatures », complains a passer-by on the way to the bus stop. "I usually walk but I'm taking public transport, at least I'm cool," he confesses.

And while the jets of the fountain in Piazza Deffenu continue their water games undisturbed, a few steps from the hot asphalt of Viale Colombo, there are many citizens who choose to shelter from the sun's rays in the canopies of the Molo Dogana, for a break on the fly or a moment of relaxation. Here the heat «is felt, like everywhere. But the wind that blows from the sea helps a lot », explains Rita, who like other people has chosen to have lunch in the “company” of the many boats that populate the docks. “Unfortunately in the city – he continues – there aren't many places in the shade . It's true, there is no shortage of green spaces . But they are often not clean and I prefer to stay here. And then there is the "struggle" between those who, like me, want to grab a little place away from the sun's rays. But today went well», he confesses, with a smile.

To "challenge" the strength of Cerberus - in nearby Piazza Ingrao -   instead there is Angelo, 80 years old , who with the help of his cane has reached one of the free benches to spend the early hours of the afternoon: « . Because if not the temperatures . So everyone chooses the solution that is "less scary"», he jokes.