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The third-level heat warning will be extended for the whole country, the National Centre for Public Health and Pharmacy and the National Directorate General for Disaster Management announced on Thursday. The highest level of alert will remain in force until midnight on July 18.
The authorities warned that the prolonged heat stresses the body, with young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with cardiovascular diseases being particularly at risk. They stressed the importance of staying hydrated and avoiding the hot sun during the midday hours. In particular, they stressed that foods that require refrigeration should be exposed to heat for as little time as possible. High temperatures can cause salmonella and other micro-organisms that cause food to spoil to multiply in food and cause illness, they said.
The information, posted on Facebook, stresses that is recommended that you wear loose, well-ventilated clothing when outdoors, protect your skin from sunburn with sunscreen and wear a cap or hat with a sun visor to prevent heatstroke. Work or prolonged exercise can easily cause heatstroke, that can be life-threatening if not treated properly.
Since yesterday, a fire ban has been in force throughout Hungary due to the heatwave that has hit the whole country.
This means that it is forbidden to light fires in forests, in wooded areas along railways and roads, and even in designated fireplaces.
In addition, the waterworks company DMRV Zrt. warns that
temporary water shortages may occur in parts of the country.
The company points out in a statement that no significant rainfall is expected in its service area, and that a significant increase in water consumption is expected in the coming period due to increased temperatures. In the event of a further increase in demand or a possible technical failure, the system could reach a critical operating state, which could lead to localized pressure drops or temporary water shortages, the company warns.
The affected settlements are mainly in the agglomeration of Budapest and Pest county: Budakalász, Csobánka, Leányfalu, Nagykovácsi, Pilisborosjenő, Pilisszántó, Pilisszentiván, Pilisszentkereszt, Pilisszentlászló, Pilisvörösvár, Pomáz, Solymár, Szentendre, Tahitótfalu, Üröm, Acsa, Csömör, Fót, Erdőkertes, Gödöllő, Mogyoród, Szada, and Veresegyház.
Via MTI, Featured image: Facebook/Eger Város Hivatalos Oldala