Submits warning of violent heat: “Very serious”
The temperature is so extreme that the Red Cross now emits warning.
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The sun hat is packed, the swimwear is at the top of the suitcase and the plane to Southern Europe is soon ready for departure.
But the holiday mood should not overshadow one important thing: the temperature.
Because according to the Red Cross, this year’s summer vacation can be far more intense than what sun -hungry Scandinavians usually meet south.
The Norwegian branch of the Red Cross is now sending a startling warning to the country’s citizens, who are planning vacation in southern Europe. According to the organization’s climate analysts, the risk of extreme heat waves is both real and severe – and three groups in particular are in the danger zone.
« The fact that there will be more extreme heat waves is one of the trends that is absolutely indisputable. It has a very serious health risk, » Thea Holten, climate analyst at the Red Cross, told Dagbladet.
The warning comes as the hottest months of the summer – July and August – are approaching. Here, temperatures in several southern European countries are expected to reach new heights, and this will be particularly felt by children, the elderly and people with chronic diseases.
« It’s about having heat awareness, » says Holten.
The organization points to several specific advice to avoid ending in health problems under the south sun. First of all, it’s about knowing its boundaries and staying away from the sun in the middle of the day. In addition, coffee, tea and alcohol are not recommended, all of which have a diuretic effect and can increase the risk of dehydration. Water and shade are the most important weapons against the heating stroke.
It is also encouraged to keep an eye on vulnerable people in the travel community – especially those who do not necessarily feel the thirst in time, but can still be severely affected.
With the climate changing it is no longer enough to pack sunscreen – one must also remember common sense.
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