High temperatures will plague Slovakia on Sunday as well. The temperature may exceed 40 degrees Celsius in some locations. Level 1, 2 and 3 warnings remain in effect. The highest applies in the south and west of the country. Meteorologists warn that such weather poses a danger to human health.
- In Slovakia on Sunday, temperatures in some places threaten to exceed forty degrees Celsius.
- Heat causes health problems and can even lead to death.
There is also the risk of fires starting and spreading. Heat can cause complications in transport, especially rail. Local problems with the supply of drinking water and excessive use of cooling systems can also cause a burden on the energy and technical infrastructure.
High temperatures can cause overheating of the body and various health complications. These are, for example, nausea, malaise, headaches or vomiting. An extreme case is serious collapse states. Under certain conditions, these can lead to possible deaths. Risk groups of the population include children, the elderly, pregnant women and chronically ill people. If people experience severe weakness, dizziness, nausea or collapse, they should seek help.
The Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic issued several recommendations in this regard. It appeals to strict adherence to a regular drinking regime, even if thirst does not appear. According to him, physical activity should also be limited, stay out of direct sunlight and stay outside to a minimum. Paramedics, on the other hand, remind us of the importance of a lighter diet, proper clothing, including head coverings and sunglasses, as well as the use of protective creams during the heat.
Civil protection stressed that people should in this weather pay extra attention to children, seniors and people with health problems. She appealed to them not to forget the animals as well and to provide them with enough fresh water and create the possibility of shelter in the shade. “Never leave children or animals in parked vehicles, even for a short time,” she warned.
High temperatures and drought significantly increase the risk of fires. Firefighters in several areas have declared a time of increased danger of fire. Then everyone should follow the principles of fire safety. In particular, it is forbidden to use an open flame, to burn grass, vegetation, bushes and trees, or to start a fire in areas or places where it can spread.
The heat can also complicate transportation. The Railways of the Slovak Republic announced that they are limiting the speed of trains as a precaution in the areas most affected by high temperatures. Passengers must expect delays. The reason for the measure is the effect of heat on the rails.
