Heatwave conditions in Spain send temperatures to forty degrees

Heatwave conditions in Spain send temperatures to forty degrees
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By h.b. - Jun 27, 2008 - 8:06 AM

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Orange alerts for high temperatures have been issued for areas of Andalucía

Spain is getting prepared for high temperatures of up to 40 degress today and over the weekend, with special orange alerts in place for Sevilla, Cordoba and Jaén, all of which are expected to break the 40 degree barrier. These warning are in place until the end of Sunday.
Granada is also on yellow alert until the end of tomorrow,
Saturday as temperatures are forecast to reach 38 degrees.

With such high temperatures the public are asked to take particular care of children and pensioners who are more likely to suffer from heatstroke. The intake of plenty of water is recommended, as is a reduction in physical activity and the wearing of light-coloured clothing.

The Spanish Minister for Health, Bernat Soria, has announced that the Government will be sending advisory SMS text messages and emails to inform those at risk from the high temperatures, especially pensioners, the chronically ill and those who work in the fresh air. An advertising campaign with the slogan ‘Combating the heat is in your hands’ has been launched.

Temperatures will also be significantly above normal over the weekend in Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Andalucia and the Canaries, although isolated showers are possible in the northern third of the country.

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