Heat Alert Issued Until Monday

Due to the persistent heat expected in the coming days, a heat alert has been issued for the whole country from Saturday to Monday by Cecília Müller, the national chief medical officer.

A heat alert is issued if the daily mean temperature reaches or exceeds 25 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days.

This is the sixth time this year that Cecilia Müller has ordered some degree of heat-related action; a heat alert or warning.

It was emphasized that the heat stresses healthy bodies, but that young children, the elderly and people with cardiovascular diseases are particularly vulnerable.

Those who spend their holidays on the waterfront are advised to avoid sunbathing at midday, to cool down before going into the water and to avoid jumping into the water with a hot body.

Drivers are also urged to take extra care and again stress that children and pets should not be left in cars parked in the hot sun.