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| The very hot weather warning remains in force throughout the week (File) |
Hong Kong continued to
swelter Saturday, with temperatures rising above 35 degrees celsius in many
areas on the day the traditional Chinese calendar associated with the “Great
Heat” solar system.
The Observatory said that on average, the maximum temperature recorded for the day was 34.9 degrees, making it the hottest Great Heat day on record.
But in some places in the New
Territories, the temperatures were much higher, like in Sheung Shui where the maximum
temperature recorded was 38.2 degrees, Yuen Long Park with 37.7 degrees and Tai
Lung with 37.5 degrees.
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It was the ninth consecutive day that the Very Hot Weather warning was in force, and the Obsevatory said temperatures will remain at about the same level until Monday before dropping slightly towards the rest of the week.
For Sunday and Monday, the
maximum temperature in the urban areas is forecast to remain around 35 degrees,
and several degrees higher in the New Territories.
The weather will remain “persistently
very hot and fine” for the rest of July, said the Observatory.
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The public is reminded to stay out of the sun as much as possible, drink more water and beware of heatstroke and sunburn.
A doctor interviewed on RTHK
said some people had sought treatment recently thinking they had caught
Covid-19 because they had low-grade fever and a headache. However, he said
these were mild or preliminary symptoms of heat exhaustion of heat stroke.
He advised those who need to
work outdoors to take a break under the shade every 30 minutes to prevent
heatstroke.
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A statement from the
government advised those who engage in outdoor activities to carry and drink
plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
"Those engaged in
strenuous outdoor activities should avoid beverages containing caffeine, such
as coffee and tea, as well as alcohol, as they speed up water loss through the
urinary system," said the statement.
Those who are more vulnerable
to heat stroke like children, the elderly, obese and those with chronic
illnesses such as high blood pressure and heart ailments should take particular
care, said the government.
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Other measures that could be
adopted are the following:
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Wear
loose and light-coloured clothing to reduce heat absorption and facilitate
sweat evaporation and heat dissipation;
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Avoid
vigorous exercise and prolonged activities like hiking or trekking as heat,
sweating and exhaustion can place additional demands on the physique;
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Perform
outdoor activities in the morning or the late afternoon;
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For
indoor activities, open all windows, use a fan or use air-conditioning to
maintain good ventilation;
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Do not
stay inside a parked vehicle; and
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Reschedule
work to cooler times of the day. If working in a hot environment is inevitable,
introduce shade in the workplace where practicable. Start work slowly and pick
up the pace gradually. Move to a cool area for rest at regular intervals to
allow the body to recuperate.
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When the ultraviolet index is high, everyone is advised to avoid direct exposure of the skin and eyes to the sunlight, use sunscreen lotion, wear a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella, and put on UV-blocking sunglasses.
“If
symptoms develop, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath or
confusion, rest and seek help immediately, and seek medical advice as soon as
possible,” said the statement.
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