UK households have been told to avoid three drinks as a period of hot weather sweep across the UK. The NHS has issued advice on how to deal with hot weather.
The Met Office forecast that temperature levels are expected to soar to sizzling 25C on May 11 and May 12 in London and nearby areas. The National Weather Agency estimated that the warmer conditions will begin to hit the country from Saturday (May 10) when the temperature is likely to be recorded at 23C. The NHS urged people to avoid three types of drinks – caffeine, alcohol, and hot drinks. They can increase the heart rate and body temperature, which can lead to dehydration.
The Government advised avoiding the hottest time of day, between 11am and 3pm, During these four hours, try to stay out of the sun – remain indoors and avoid physical activity.
Close windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun to prevent your home from getting too hot. Opening them only allows warm air to circulate through your house, pushing out the cool air that has accumulated overnight.
If you have to go outside, be sure to wear suitable clothing, such as a hat and sunglasses, apply sunscreen, drink plenty of fluids, and seek shade.
The Government also urged people to check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell. If you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you.
Heat exhaustion and the more severe heatstroke can develop quickly when the body overheats and cannot cool down. Heat exhaustion symptoms include tiredness, weakness, feeling faint, headaches, muscle cramps, and feeling sick.
Heatstroke is when the body is no longer able to cool down, and the body temperature becomes dangerously high.
Symptoms include confusion, lack of coordination, fast heartbeat, fast breathing, and hot but not sweaty skin. If you think someone has heatstroke, you should dial 999 and try to cool them down