Many people in Europe, perhaps especially those of us in the northernmost countries, rejoice at the recent summer weather.
But the heat also brings problems, such as frequent forest fires, water shortages and increased health risks.
In the UK, authorities have now issued a country-wide yellow alert due to the heat, they said in one pers conference.
Europe is drying up: – Very precarious
Danger for more people
The UK has a warning system like we have in Norway, with yellow, orange and red alerts. Yellow alerts are the lowest level, and are sent when especially vulnerable people, such as the elderly or the sick, may be affected.
DANGER: High temperatures in England. This map shows the temperature for June 13th. Photo: Weatheronline.uk / Screenshot
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– There is an increased risk to the health of people over 65 years of age, susceptible people, and those with more debilitating health conditions, including those with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, according to a press release.
The current hazard alert lasts until June 19.
Unknown effects: – Scary
Several thousand deaths in Europe last year
Last year, Europe was hit by a massive heat wave, including the UK. 2022 is the hottest year ever recorded in all of England, he wrote BBC.
World Meteorological Organization has linked 15,700 deaths in Europe to heatwaves.
EXTREME HEAT: The heat wave that hit England in 2022 caused several fires, including one at Dartford in Kent on July 19. It was over 40 degrees in England that day. Photo: William EDWARDS/AFP/NTB
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On England’s hottest days in mid-July, it’s above 40 degrees. London at that time was one of the hottest places in the world.
On this day, 638 deaths were recorded, more than an ordinary day in the country, he wrote Guard.
For the first time, authorities issued a red alert for the weather, while hospitals and ambulance services announced a black alert – the country’s highest emergency level.
Guidance advice
On June 7 this year, yellow warnings were issued in six UK counties due to high temperatures. Two days later they upgraded to orange. On Tuesday, the orange area will be downgraded to yellow, but the warning now applies to the entire country.
Authorities have issued guidelines for keeping yourself and others safe in the weather. Among other things, the public is advised to be aware of the symptoms of heat stroke, limit alcohol intake, and look after vulnerable friends and family members.
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