High temperatures can also be expected in several districts of western Slovakia on Thursday (June 25) in the afternoon. They can reach up to 35 degrees Celsius. This is pointed out by the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMÚ), which has issued a second-level warning for districts in the south-west of Slovakia. He informs about it on his website. The first degree warning against high temperatures also applies to other districts, especially in the west and south of the country.
- On Thursday afternoon, temperatures in western Slovakia will reach up to thirty-five degrees.
- The second level of warning applies to the south-west of Slovakia, including the Bratislava region.
- The first level of warning affects the Trenčín region, the Banskobystrický region and the eastern districts.
- Children, seniors, pregnant women and the chronically ill are among the most at risk.
- It is necessary to drink a lot, limit physical activity and protect yourself from the sun.
The second level warning applies on Thursday for the entire Bratislava region, most of the Trnava and Nitra regions and the districts of Krupina and Veľký Krtíš. They will tentatively last from 12:00 to 18:00. The temperature there can reach up to 35 degrees Celsius.
For the entire Trenčín region, almost the entire Banskobystrica region, the districts of Topoľčany, Piešťany, and in the east for the districts of Trebišov, Michalovce and Sobrance, a first level warning against high temperatures applies on Thursday. The SHMÚ also issued warnings from 12:00 to 18:00. The thermometer there can show 33 degrees Celsius.
The Office of Public Health (ÚVZ) of the Slovak Republic warns in connection with temperatures that risk groups of the population include children, the elderly, pregnant women or chronically ill people, especially people with cardiovascular, respiratory or mental diseases or who are overweight. “High outside temperatures can cause overheating of the body and health complications – increase in body temperature, malaise, drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, nausea or vomiting. An extreme case is serious collapse conditions, which can lead under certain conditions to possible deaths of people, especially in risk groups“, warns ÚVZ.
According to him, an important principle is consistent adherence to a regular drinking regimen, even if thirst does not appear. It is also necessary to limit physical activity, stay out of direct sunlight and minimize spending time outside. Paramedics recommend a lighter diet during the heat, proper clothing including head coverings and sunglasses, and the use of protective creams. Children and pets must not be left in direct sunlight or in parked cars. If people experience severe weakness, dizziness, nausea or collapse, they should seek help. High temperatures and drought significantly increase the risk of fires.
