Amber health alert issued for UK as Met Office forecasts 34C scorcher | Weather | News
For more roasting temperatures up to 34C this weekend this weekend, heat health warnings for country parentheses were raised among the UK’s areas. Warnings given by the UK Health Safety Agency provide an early warning about when extreme temperatures will affect the health and welfare of the population.
Yellow warnings had taken place throughout Monday, but on Friday morning, East and West Midlands were promoted to Amber for Amber for London, East England and South East and South West. Amber warning means that there may be a significant effect on health and social care services due to high temperatures, including a potential increase in deaths over 65 years of age or pre -existing health conditions. It also means that heat may affect the delivery of health services and lead to an increase in the demand for power.
North East, North West and Yorkshire and Humber remain under yellow warnings, and all warnings are in place on Monday at 9 am.
In response to Amber Alarm for West Midlands, Solihull Council and local GPS called on people to look at them and others.
The Council said in a statement: “Aimbar warning shows that due to high temperatures, it is likely that the entire health service is likely to feel significant effects and the whole population has the potential to be at risk.
“Non -health sectors may begin to observe the effects and may need a more important coordinated response.”
Drugs and Health Products Editing Agency (MHRA) advised the use of common drugs safely and monitoring side effects on the heat wave.
And Age UK guided to protect elderly people as the hot wave continued to explode England. Caroline Abrahams said: “Many regions of the country are about to start long -term extreme temperature.
“When this happens, we are worried about elderly people living in badly -ventilated modern houses built to prevent colds, especially. After a few days, it may become unbearable warm and airless, so please pay attention to the old people you know in this case.
“A fan loan or a cooler environment is not only polite, but it can also make a real difference in their health and welfare.”
Age UK’s advice on how to keep cool in hot weather
The charity has also shared the top 10 tips to help older people stay safe. These:
- If you have neighbors or relatives who live alone and cope with weak or health problems, Visit or phone to check that they are good. Especially if the risk of being comfortable at extreme temperatures is higher and at a higher risk, ask them to do the same for you.
- Stay inside At the hottest time of the day – 11:00 – 15:00. If you go out, use a sunscreen 30 or more, insert a hat and hold it in the shade if possible.
- Inside, Try to keep your home cool. Keep the curtains and blinds closed in the rooms that capture the sun and cover the windows to keep the hot air out and cool the air. Open the evening windows where the temperature drops. Define the coolest room in the house, so you know where to go to keep it cool.
- There are cool baths or shower And jump with cool water. Sprinkle with water regularly with water, helps to regulate a damp cloth temperature on the back of the neck.
- Change the timing of activities – If you have a routine walk you want to buy, be sure to do it early in the morning or at a different hour of the day when it is cooler as it is in the evening. Also limit or prevent exhausting activities such as housework and horticulture.
- Watery – It is important when it is hot to increase our water intake. Therefore, even if you are thirsty, continue to drink water throughout the day. Limit drinks with alcohol, because they can increase the risk of dehydration.
- Eat normal but try to buy more cold food, Salads and fruits, especially because they contain too much water.
- Choose the right clothes, It may sound open to the ear, but light -colored, loose cotton clothes can help you stay cool in the heat. Dark colors absorb light and make you feel even more hot.
- Check weather forecasts and temperature warnings TV, radio and online Met Office website.
- Know the symptoms Heat depletion and heat impact and what should you do if you or someone else.
