The world is experiencing a severe heat wave that has led to deaths in many countries, so how do we deal with it?
What are the details of this heat wave in some countries?
We start with a tip for dealing with the heat, then move on to details about the heat wave hitting the world.
How do we deal with the hot weather in a healthy way?
Breathe deeply: Doctors recommend taking slow, deep breaths, and repeating this for a few minutes as soon as you feel the rise in body temperature.
This is due to the fact that proper breathing enhances thermoregulation in the body and helps it adapt to changes in weather temperatures, according to a report published by the “goodhouse” website in its Russian version, by Vera Ermakova.
Peppermint spray: This trick is to brew mint leaves in boiling water, wait until the liquid has cooled, then pour it into a spray bottle and spray it on the skin and face.
The menthol (mint herb extract) is characterized by its ability to reduce the temperature of the skin, and helps to adapt effectively to higher temperatures.
Making a home “air conditioner”: Placing a bottle of frozen water or a bowl of cold water containing some ice in front of an electric fan helps reduce the temperature of the place, thus lowering the body temperature.
Cooling packs: Placing ice packs on the back of the neck, elbows and wrists, helps lower the temperature of the entire body.
Cool the covers: Putting bed linen in a plastic bag and leaving it in the fridge for a few hours and taking it out right before bed helps lower body temperature and enjoy a comfortable sleep.
Cool the mattress: An ice pack or cotton socks filled with frozen rice can be placed between the bed sheet and the mattress to lower body temperature.
Drink enough fluids, while avoiding drinks that are high in sugar and stimulant drinks, as they may increase the risk of dehydration, according to the Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar.
Reducing waiting times in enclosed spaces that do not have good ventilation and high temperatures such as parked cars, especially for people with chronic diseases, children, the elderly and animals.
Limit exposure to sunlight during noon hours and periods of high temperatures (usually from 11 am to 3 pm).
Use sunscreen and wear a hat or cover the head to protect it from the sun.
Hamad Medical Corporation warns of the danger of direct and continuous exposure to sunlight and high temperatures;
This increases the risk of various health problems such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration, especially for people with chronic diseases, children, the elderly, and people who work in open areas.
The Foundation says that heat stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration occur as a result of prolonged exposure to the sun or high heat, and the symptoms of these cases include severe pain in the head with fluid loss from the body, which causes muscle pain and fatigue, in addition to nausea and vomiting, redness and glowing of the skin, and increased Rapid breathing, fast heartbeat, difficulty speaking, difficulty understanding what others are saying, fainting and loss of consciousness.
Sunstroke is a serious condition that requires immediate medical intervention, and it is recommended to apply the following guidelines in the event of exposure to it:
Seek emergency medical care.
Move to a cool place and loosen clothes to cool the body.
Drink plenty of fluids and avoid stimulant or high-sugar drinks, as this may increase dehydration.
Cooling the body with various cooling methods such as using cold masks, ice bags and an air fan.
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The Arab region is witnessing a record rise in temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, and many of its countries - including Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Algeria, Egypt and Saudi Arabia - have taken precautionary measures, including disrupting work and study, as well as providing advice and warnings to their citizens, according to an Anatolia report.
The severe heat wave in Iraq caused the disruption of official working hours in some governorates, while others announced their reduction, and the General Authority for Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring - in a statement - warned citizens not to leave homes at peak times;
Because of the heat wave that will continue until Saturday.
As for the Directorate of Civil Defense, it issued a statement that included advice to citizens to confront the summer flames, most notably evacuating cars from explosive gaseous substances, perfumes and batteries of devices in general, in addition to not traveling by car at peak times, and also called on citizens to beware of scorpions and snakes that usually come out of their holes in Like that atmosphere.
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— Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Al-Hussaini (@A__alhussaini) June 29, 2021
In Libya, the National Center of Meteorology warned, in an alert, on Wednesday, of a record heat wave that the country is going through, especially the southern regions.
According to the alert, the temperature will exceed 48 degrees under the shade, while the heat wave is likely to continue until the end of this week.
In Egypt, the Meteorological Authority warned yesterday, Wednesday, of a significant rise in temperature over the southern regions of the country, South Sinai (northeast), and the Red Sea mountain ranges (east).
The authority indicated - in a statement - that this is due to the confluence of the seasonal India depression with the Sudan depression with low pressure values, as well as accompanied by warming in the upper layers of the atmosphere, which led to this increase in temperatures.
In a separate statement last Tuesday, the authority announced the continuation of high temperatures and humidity for a period of 13 days, which began last Sunday and will continue until the ninth of July.
She added that temperatures reach their highest levels on the second of July, reaching 43 degrees in Greater Cairo and 47 degrees in the south of the country.
It warned citizens not to be exposed to direct sunlight, and called on them to stay away from extremely hot places, and to wear cotton clothes, while not leaving flammable gas canisters inside cars to avoid exploding.
In Algeria, the meteorological services warned, yesterday, Wednesday, in an alert to record temperatures in the southern regions.
According to the alert, the temperature will exceed 48 degrees under the shade.
In Saudi Arabia, weather and meteorologists have warned of the most severe heat wave hitting the kingdom so far.
A member of the Climatic Nomenclature Committee, Abdulaziz Al-Hussaini, said last Tuesday - according to what Anatolia reported - that "it is expected that a third hot air mass will advance since the beginning of this year's summer, which is expected to be the most severe so far."
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Canada under the dome
A heat wave has reached Canada, where western Canada is located under the influence of a "thermal dome" that made temperatures rise to record levels and approach 50 degrees in some areas.
In a report published by the French magazine Le Point, writer Thibaut Delais says that the temperature in the village of Layton (north of Vancouver) reached about 50 degrees last Tuesday, breaking for the third day in a row the temperature record recorded in Canada.
The northwest coast of North America is being exposed to an unprecedented heat wave, which has killed more than 130 people, while temperatures are increasing day by day.
Some experts explained what is happening in the region with what is known as the "heat dome", a classic weather phenomenon that has become more severe and influential due to global warming.
The area is experiencing what meteorologists call "the movement of air currents," and Aurelian Ribes, a researcher, explained that "we now have a mass of hot air moving and producing a heat bubble with a very strong hurricane."
He added, "The hot air mass causes the temperature to rise on the ground, and the air is dry, and there is no air turbulence that reverses this trend."
For his part, Christophe Casseau, a climate scientist and director of research at the National Center for Scientific Research confirmed that this thermal bubble "is growing over time and we have exceeded the record. To get out of this situation we have to hope that the current in the atmosphere accelerates to push and dissipate the bubble."
Will the wave reach Europe?
The writer adds that this phenomenon is well known to meteorologists, and it is frequent, but "what is unprecedented is the temperature of the air mass at altitude," as Ribes puts it.
For his part, Casso explains that "it is not climate change that causes similar situations, but it exacerbates the effects."
Regarding the possibility of Europe going through a similar heat wave, Casseau says, “Europe can witness air embolisms like the ones in Canada currently. This has happened before and will happen again. The heat wave in 2003 killed 15,000 people in France, due to a similar blockage The temperature reached 47.4 degrees in Amarilla, Portugal.
"This episode is still rare at the moment, but as the climate warms we will see more frequent extreme events, and possibly even higher temperatures," Ribes stresses.
The heat is not only difficult to bear, but also dangerous to human life, especially in areas such as Canada where the weather is usually more benign.
In this context, Ribes says, "The effects of rising temperatures on health are significant, and the danger is not limited to the elderly."
The effects also include flora and fauna, and a Canadian citizen noticed that a group of bears crept into his swimming pool due to the high temperature. In such hot weather, the possibility of fires increases.