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The City of Eagle reports that, from 13'00 to 19'00 pm tomorrow Tuesday, June 28, the Valley of Guadalentín, Lorca, Aguilas and Vega del Segura, will remain at "yellow alert" in anticipation of high temperatures.
According AEMET, it is likely that thermometers can reach 37 ° C, so the Department of Public Safety offers the following tips:
Avoid direct sunlight.
Stay off the streets in the hottest hours.
Avoid sports, DIY, gardening ... not overdo it when it's too hot.
If you must go, stay in the shade if possible.
Cover your head with a hat and wear light-colored clothing.
Use sandals or open shoes.
Protect your eyes with proper sunglasses.
Stay as long as possible inside your house cooler in the room.
Close blinds and awnings take sun-exposed facades.
Shower frequently during the day or cool down with wet cloths.
Drink plenty of water and often.
This is one of the most important recommendations.
Do not drink any alcohol, avoid drinks with caffeine or high sugar because they increase the elimination of liquids.
Avoid drinking extremely cold liquids.
Avoid hot foods, heavy and slow digestion.
Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables of summer to recharge the body with mineral salts.
We must exercise caution in the following circumstances:
During the first heat wave, because the body is not accustomed to high temperatures.
As the heat continues for several days or the days or nights are very hot.
When there is high humidity and no wind.
A heat stroke is the greatest risk of prolonged exposure to heat, which can cause death or significant consequences if no immediate treatment.
The body is unable to control the temperature to be increasing rapidly and can reach 40'6 ° C.
The main symptoms are: hot, dry, red skin, rapid pulse, severe headache, nausea, drowsiness and thirst, convulsions, confusion and unconsciousness.
The days of intense heat forces the body to adapt to an effort to maintain normal body temperature.
The heat does not affect all people equally, some are more sensitive to the effects of heat such as: the elderly, the sick, children under 4 years, people with diminished mental faculties, people with a lot of weight and athletes and workers exposed to the sun.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Águilas. Foto: archivo
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