Tag: heat
Heat wave red vigilance: protect yourself!
The mercury in thermometers has been climbing for several days now and it could last a few more days. The peak of this heat wave is expected for this Monday,…
WHO and WMO hold press conference on European heatwave, live broadcast at 3pm – Britain’s all-time heat record already broken
The heat has already caused wildfires and premature deaths in Europe. For example, it is feared that illness attacks will increase as the heat wave continues. 14:06•Updated 14:40 The heat…
Heat warning: Expect to be sluggish, sluggish and stupid
It is expected to be up to 30 degrees heat in Sweden in the coming days – and then you can expect to be a little dumber, and a little…
Heat wave: recognizing heatstroke and protecting yourself against it
The heat wave puts our body to the test and reminds us that it has limits. Since the dawn of time, the body has known how to regulate its internal…
Morning rush hour in the middle of a heat wave is clear, road inspector Wim notes: ‘Pretty quiet’
Wim is the helper in need for motorists with breakdowns. His job consists of cordoning off the situation as quickly as possible in the event of an accident or breakdown…
British heat shock sweeps across Sweden
Published: Just now full screen 30 degrees hot – or more. It is expected in large parts of the country when the extreme heat that has hit Europe now reaches…
British heat shock sweeps across Sweden
Facts: Swedish heat record The heat record in Sweden is 38.0 degrees Celsius and has been measured on two occasions. Partly in Ultuna, outside Uppsala, on 9 July 1933 and…
Sweltering hot! This is how organizations deal with the heat
Too hot for childcare, ice cream sales and showering for the elderly in care homes. Today, companies and institutions have to take unusual measures to be able to continue to…
The doctor about the heat wave: “Can get really confused”
The European heat will soon reach parts of Sweden with temperatures up to 35 degrees, according to SMHI. Petter Ljungman, cardiologist and researcher in environmental medicine at Karolinska Institutet, explains…
Heat warning in effect
Brant’s medical officer of health has issued a heat warning. Hot and humid conditions are expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Daytime high temperatures reaching near 31C with Humidex values in the…