Several cities in Quebec have announced the early opening of swimming pools and water games, while a mass of hot air is expected in the province starting Tuesday.
Environment Canada is forecasting maximum temperatures between 30 and 34°C followed by minimums above 20°C starting next Tuesday. By Tuesday afternoon, the combined temperature and humidity values will produce a Humidex Index of around 42.
In the City of Longueuil, five swimming pools will be opened early, starting this Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
As for the Plateau Mont-Royal borough, in Montreal, a publication on social networks mentions that the swimming pool and paddling pool at Laurier Park will open early as of Tuesday.
The City of Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville also announced to its residents that the Roberval swimming pool and paddling pool will be open from Monday, in view of the warm weather. The water games at the Aviateurs and Quincy-sous-Sénart parks are also open at this time, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
On the City of Laval side, as of Saturday, six swimming pools were opened early, as well as ten water games.
“It’s a very nice coincidence,” said Philippe Déry, head of public affairs for the City of Laval. We have been aiming for several years to have an early opening of certain pools and certain water features, so having approximately 50% of our pools and water features open as of June 15. »
For the moment, no activities planned for next week have been canceled in Laval, but the city is closely monitoring developments in the situation.
The City of Laval recommends that citizens cool off as much as possible and try to spend a few hours in an air-conditioned or shaded place, in addition to paying particular attention to children and the elderly.
The Quebec government suggests, among other things, planning physical activities during the cooler periods of the day and applying wet cloths to the face, arms and neck several times a day.
The European Union’s climate service also says that last month was the hottest May on record, capping 12 consecutive months of record average monthly temperatures, amid growing concerns about global warming.