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Strong heat affects southern Europe. The intense phenomenon is expected to last until next week. In France, only the Alpes-Maritimes department has been placed on heat wave orange vigilance. In these circumstances, it is necessary to adopt the right gestures to withstand the heat.
28 degrees in air, 27 degrees in water. In Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes), some have done the math to come and swim as soon as possible. “We don’t stay long, but that’s enough“, specifies a local resident. In case of strong heat, it have to flee the hours when the exposure is too strong, between noon and 4 p.m. It is also necessary to favor places in the shade. “There we are fine. I’m not moving”announces a local resident.
Adapt your diet
It is also essential to drink more in case of extreme temperatures. The objective is to avoid heat stroke, the symptoms of which must be watched for. “The symptoms thati must alert, it’s a temperature above 40°C, it can also be a disturbance of consciousness, convulsions, drowsiness, a drop in blood pressure, red, hot, even dry skin”explains Dr. Vincent Valinducq, general practitioner. In this case, you must call 15.
If it is hot, you must also adapt your diet, in particular foods rich in water, which will contribute to the water intake of the day. In terms of clothing, it is important to wear a headgear and to favor linen and cotton clothes, preferably white, yellow or red.