Italy’s Prisons Were Overcrowded. Then They Overheated.

Italy's prisons have a big problem. They are very full with many people. This is called overcrowded. Now, it is also very hot in Italy. The air temperatures go up to almost 90 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes the prisons even worse.

Because it is so hot, people in prison cannot sleep well. They try to find a cool place. Many inmates sleep on the cold concrete floors of their cells. This is very uncomfortable.

It is not just the people in prison who are suffering. The prison guards also have problems. They do not like the bad conditions. They complain about how hot and full the prisons are. This is a difficult time for everyone inside Italian prisons.