New Heat Warning Code issues for this week
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A yellow warning for heat was issues across Moldova.
The thermometers will show up to 33-34 Celsius degrees.
Risks:
the risk of harm to the health of the population (fainting, hypertension, sunburn, burns, dehydration), especially those in the major risk groups (children, elderly, chronic, especially cardiac and respiratory patients);
impairment of work capacity;
withering, drying, yellowing of leaves, ripe and uncooked fruits, discontinuation of growing crops.
Recommendations:
avoiding prolonged sun exposure between 11 and 18;
wearing sun hats, light colored clothes made of natural fabrics;
daily consumption of about 1.5 - 2 liters of liquids;
avoiding excess coffee and drinking alcohol;
reducing the intensity and pace of physical activity.