THIRTEEN provinces in Andalucia, Murcia and the Canary Islands are on yellow alert today because of the high temperatures forecast by the state meteorlogical office (AEMET), which could see the mercury hit 38º.

According to AEMET, temperatures as high as 38º are expected in Cadiz, Córdoba, Jaén, Malaga and Seville. 

The Ministry of Health has issued guidelines to stay healthy in the hot weather, reminding people to drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, take tepid showers and eat light meals, taking care to replace the minerals missing through sweat by eating plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and salads and by drinking fruit juices.

Outside, people are being reminded to stay in the shade wherever possible, use sunscreen, wear sunglasses and hats and wear light coloured, loose clothing and footwear that allows the skin the breathe.

At home, the advice is to keep the shutters down whenever direct sunlight hits the windows and not to open them while the outside temperatures remain high.

Elderly people, those with chronic illnesses, those who work outside and children under four are sensitive to high temperatures and need to take particular care in the current heatwave.

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Yellow Alert For High Temperatures
Wednesday, 02 June 2010
THIRTEEN provinces in Andalucia, Murcia and the Canary Islands are on yellow alert today because of the high temperatures forecast by the state...

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