The General Directorate of Health (DGS) today recommended a set of measures to protect against the negative effects of the intense heat predicted for the next few days, such as avoiding exposure to high temperatures, hydration and attention to the most vulnerable groups.
Taking into account that the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) predicts an increase in temperature from 09am on Friday, with maximum temperatures potentially exceeding 00°C, which has led to the worsening of Hot Weather Warnings for the Red level in the districts of Bragança and Vila Real for Friday and Saturday, the DGS recommends protective measures.
Drinking water, even when you are not thirsty, avoiding the consumption of alcoholic beverages, and trying to stay in cool, airy or air-conditioned environments for at least two to three hours a day are some of these measures.
Also avoid direct exposure to the sun, especially between 11 am and 00 pm, use sunscreen with an factor equal to or greater than 17 and renew its application every two hours and after swimming at the beach or pool.
Light-colored, light and loose clothing that covers most of the body, a hat and sunglasses with ultraviolet protection should be worn and activities that require great physical effort, particularly sports and leisure activities, should be avoided outdoors.
According to the DGS, the hottest hours should be chosen to travel by car and not stay in parked vehicles exposed to the sun.
The health authority draws attention to the care to be taken with groups most vulnerable to heat, such as children, the elderly, chronically ill people, pregnant women, people with reduced mobility, workers who work outdoors, those who practice physical activity and isolated people.
Between Friday and Saturday the districts of Bragança, Guarda and Vila Real will be under red warning due to high temperatures, according to IPMA.
The red warning is the most serious on a scale of three and indicates an extreme risk meteorological situation.
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