In these days at the end of June we were invaded by aheat wave very strong and the Civil Protection issued a critical notice for the risks due to the heat. The weather alert this time, therefore, is for high temperatures that can cause damage to our bodies and force us to pay close attention.
The alert had already been announced in recent days until this morning Wednesday 29 June in Campania and has been prolonged until the 3 July 2022.
Are provided maximum temperatures which go above the seasonal average even by 7-8 ° also coming to 36-37 ° with a very high humidity it can exceed 50-60% especially in the evening and at night with poor ventilation conditions.
Municipalities and competent bodies have been invited to monitor the population, paying particular attention to weaker subjects such as heart patients, the elderly, children and people at risk.
What to do to cope with the heat wave
Here are the advice of the Civil Protection in the event of a heat wave:
- do not stay outdoors between 12.00 and 18.00 because it is the hottest hours;
- take baths e showers with fresh water to lower the body temperature;
- should screen the window panes with curtains, blinds or venetian blinds to ensure that the environment does not heat up;
- beer much water, remembering that especially the elderly must drink even without feeling the urge of thirst. This tends to apply to everyone, so remember to drink very often because the body needs to hydrate itself;
- do not drink alcoholic beverages (increase body heat), eat light meals and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables;
- to wear light clothes and comfortable made with natural fibers because synthetic fibers prevent transpiration and heat dispersion.
- make sure that relatives, neighbors and friends who live alone are well and offer their help, in fact often the victims of heat waves are people who live alone;
- try to stay even for a few hours in air-conditioned places to limit exposure to high temperatures.
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