By Charlotte Webster-
Global warming is causing historical levels of heat waves across Europe, experts say.Europeans are experiencing a record-breaking heat wave, leading to warnings from health experts.
Health alerts to citizens have been made,urging people to keep cool, as sweltering temperatures are expected to intensify right across Europe. The Uk is hot, today at 22 degrees, but not yet experiencing a heat wave. Spain is very hot today at 34 degrees, France at 34 degrees, Switzerland at 33 degrees, and Germany at 24 degrees. The heatwave is causing considerable disruption across Europe , leading to flash floods and forest fires, grounding planes , and leading to school closures and warnings over air quality.
The BBC reports that France has set up temporary water fountains in built-up areas, and is allowing public pools to open late into the night. Water bottles are being filled up in Germany, and being placed in freezers and then taken to bed. These heatwaves across northern Europe have come from the Sahara, which is caused by high atmospheric pressure drawing up hot air from northern Africa, Portugal and Spain, raising temperatures and increasing humidity.
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Higher temperatures increase the chances of dehydration and can lead to high levels of heat exhaustion, with potentially serious consequences for people suffering from cardiac, kidney and respiratory diseases, as well as the elderly and infants. Citizens are generally unconcerned with the negative effects of the hot weather, preferring instead to sunbathe or go out in the weather and have fun. In the Uk, parks will be filled with revellers making the most of the hot weather, with lads and ladies looking their best in the sunshine they would much rather have than the cold winter.
Drinking plenty of water is advisable in nice weather to keep the body well hydrated , but it is also important to eat well through the day, though not necessarily in large amounts.
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