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Another Heat Alert Issued Until Friday Midnight

Hungary Today 2021.07.26.

A third, highest degree heat alert has been issued yet again for the whole country. The warning is expected to be in effect until Friday midnight.

A third level heat alert is ordered when the daily mean temperature reaches or exceeds 27 C for at least three consecutive days. According to predictions, this will happen this week as experts forecast temperatures to easily reach 32-39 degrees.

According to the National Meteorological Service (OMSZ), from Monday on temperatures will be on the rise. On Tuesday, daily average temperatures could go above 27 C (with the exception of the north/northwest regions), and even above 29 Celsius in the southeast. In the following days, temperatures will be above 20 degrees Celsius even in the coldest hours in several areas, with daytime highs potentially reaching 38-39 Celsius.

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Temperatures higher than average may even put healthy individuals under stress and trigger health problems, the chief medical officer warned in a statement, asking citizens to observe general rules: drinking plenty of water, avoiding being out in the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and taking care while driving. People must not leave children (or pets) in the car. If anyone does see a child left in a car, they should immediately call 112 for help. Furthermore, no hand sanitizers, paint thinners, paint, or lighters should be left in cars, since they can catch fire in the heat.

Featured photo illustration by György Varga/MTI


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