Households across the UK have been urged to keep three things with them as the soaring temperatures are likely to roast several parts of the country. According to the Met Office, the temperature is likely to reach a sweltering 28C in areas around London on June 11 (Wednesday).
While warm summer weather is enjoyable for many, excessive heat can lead to health issues such as overheating, dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, making it important to stay cool and hydrated. Extreme heat can heighten the risk of heart attacks, strokes, respiratory issues, and other illnesses.
Older adults, infants, and young children are particularly susceptible, as their bodies struggle to regulate temperature effectively. Additionally, individuals with underlying health conditions may be more vulnerable to the effects of hot weather.
As high temperatures are likely to hit the country on Wednesday, the Express looks at the Met Office guidance during periods of hote weather – and the expers suggest carrying three things in particular with them.
According to the National Weather Agency, one should carry some water, ice packs, and a hand-held fan when planning to step out in the hot conditions.
The Met Office guidance online says: “Carry some water with you and drink lots of fluids. Help others – for anyone struggling, ice packs/cold compresses to wrists, neck, elbows can help them cool down quickly. It is advisable to take a small hand-held battery fan.”
According to gov.co.uk, heat exhaustion occurs when the body overheats and cannot cool down. Heat exhaustion does not usually need emergency medical attention if you cool down within 30 minutes.
If you do not take action to cool down, heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke.
Common symptoms of heat exhaustion include tiredness, weakness, feeling faint, headache, muscle cramps, feeling or being sick, heavy sweating and intense thirst.
On the other hand, heatstroke is where the body is no longer able to cool down and the body temperature becomes dangerously high.
Common symptoms of heatstroke include confusion, lack of co-ordination, fast heartbeat, fast breathing or shortness of breath, hot skin that is not sweating and seizures.
