Orange code of heat in 12 counties and in Bucharest. Doctors' recommendations for highly high temperatures days
Heat. People cool down during a red code for high temperatures affecting the capital, June 15, 2024. Inquam Photos / Octav Ganea
Half country is located today, June 26, under the alerts of heat. Temperatures of 38 and 40 degrees are expected in 12 counties in the south of the country and in Bucharest, where an orange code with particularly high temperatures is in force.
ANM has issued two weather warnings, respectively a yellow and orange code, valid from 10.00, until Friday, June 27, at 10.00.
The yellow code will target Crișana, southwest and southern Transylvania, northern and northeast of Muntenia, Dobrogea and southern Moldova, the heat wave will continue to manifest, it will be heat, high thermal discomfort. The maximum temperatures will generally be between 35 and 37 degrees, and the minimum ones generally between 17 and 20 degrees.
The orange code of heat will target Banat, Oltenia and the southern half of Muntenia. Here, the heat wave will intensify, it will be heatwave, accentuated thermal discomfort. The maximum temperatures will be 38 … 40 degrees, and the minimum ones will be between 20 and 24 degrees, characterizing a tropical night.
Hot weather in Bucharest
For the capital, ANM announces that the sky will be variable, more clear in the morning and at night. The wind will be weak and
moderate. The maximum temperature will be around 38 degrees, and the minimum one will be 18 … 21 degrees, characterizing a tropical night in the city center.
Recommendations of specialists during heat
Specialists from the National Institute of Public Health (IMP) have recently made several recommendations to the population for hot periods.
- “Avoid, as far as possible, prolonged and direct exposure to the sun between 11:00 and 18:00 and use protective creams on the areas of the solar rays.
- Avoid outdoor activities that require high energy consumption (sport, gardening, construction, etc.) during periods with very high temperatures, you can possibly move them during the day periods when the temperatures are lower.
- Stay in the shade. Spend 2-3 hours during the day in a cool place.
- Reduce body temperature by performing showers or bathing with refreshing water. Water the skin using a wet towel, spray or lightweight wet clothing. Drink water regularly, without waiting for thirst, to hydrate you properly (1 cup of water per hour and at least 2-3 liters per day) ”
They advise the population to keep the windows closed during the period when the outside temperature is higher than that of the house and cover with blinds or shutters to block the direct sunlight
- “Use the air during the night to cool your house, opening the windows after dark, when the outside temperature is lower than the inner temperature.
- Stop as many of the home appliances in your home if you don't need them.
- Use electric fans only when temperatures are below 40 degrees C. At temperatures above 40 degrees C, fans will heat the body.
- If you use air conditioning, set the thermostat to 27 degrees C and start an electric fan – this will make the room feel colder with 4 degrees C ”.
They also recommend the use of lightweight, light and wide clothing, natural fibers, as possible of light colors, wearing sun hats and sunscreen when traveling.
