China Overseas Chinese Network July 21 telegram: Really "hot people"! Extremely high temperature in many places in the northern hemisphere, how to spend this summer?
On July 15, local time, the United Kingdom issued the first "extremely high temperature" red warning in history.
How hot is it in the UK?
According to local media reports, the runway of an airport in London, the United Kingdom, was "sunburned" due to the high temperature, affecting the normal landing of more than ten flights.
The UK Met Office also issued a warning that the high temperature will cause water and power outages in some areas, interruption of communication services, etc.
Not only the United Kingdom, but also Spain, France, Portugal and other European countries have been subjected to extreme high temperature weather for several days.
Spain has experienced five rounds of rare heat in the past 11 months.
The 2022 heatwave hits early, setting a new record for Spain since 1981.
Data released by the Carlos III Health Institute in Spain on July 18 showed that 510 people had died in high temperature weather.
Since June, the French coastal city of Biarritz has reached a high temperature of 42.9 degrees Celsius.
On July 16, 38 French provinces issued a high temperature orange warning.
The maximum daytime temperature in many areas exceeded 40 degrees Celsius.
On July 19, local time, the temperature in Paris, the capital of France, exceeded 40 degrees Celsius.
Many people still choose to travel by subway.
The picture shows people using miniature fans to cool off in a crowded Paris subway car.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Li Yang
Portugal's official report said that between July 7 and 13, the number of deaths due to high temperature weather reached 235.
Most of them are older adults with underlying medical conditions.
In addition, the continuous high temperature has also led to forest fires in many countries.
From July 7th to 14th, Portugal recorded a total of 813 forest fires of various scales, resulting in 1 death and 135 injuries to varying degrees.
As of the evening of July 16, the area of wildfires in southwestern France has reached tens of thousands of hectares, and nearly 14,000 people have been evacuated.
One local resident described the bushfires as having a "post-apocalyptic" feeling - "I've never seen this before".
Heat-hit Italy is suffering its worst drought in 70 years.
The Po River, Italy's longest river, has hit a record low after months without heavy rainfall.
The river mainly provides drinking water, irrigation and hydroelectric power for northern Italy.
To this end, several towns in northern Italy have promulgated planned water regulations and entered a state of emergency.
If locals are caught irrigating parks or private gardens with water, cleaning patios or cars, they can be fined up to 500 euros.
Experts believe that global warming is the main cause of the current heat wave, and European cities are not ready to deal with this level of heat.
Under the continuous high temperature weather, how should overseas Chinese and overseas Chinese spend the summer safely?
The health departments of many countries remind the public to keep cool and cool, especially those with cardiovascular, chronic and respiratory diseases, to avoid heat stroke.
As the heat wave hits, people sheltered from the sun on London's Millennium Bridge.
Image source: China News Network
People living in areas with heat warnings need to take care to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear light, loose-fitting clothing, and be aware of the signs of heat stroke.
For those who lack cool conditions, they should use the summer centers open to the public in various places to escape the high temperature period.
The Chinese Embassy in Spain also issued a reminder in June that the weather is hot, and local compatriots are requested to replenish water in time and pay attention to sunstroke prevention and sun protection.
If you are driving, please strengthen vehicle maintenance to avoid tire blowout and spontaneous combustion caused by exposure to the sun.
In addition, safety issues caused by summer vacations also need attention.
On July 18, local time, a train in Spain was surrounded by wildfires, and passengers could see a fire not far away through the window.
Image source: China News Network
The Chinese embassy in Egypt recently issued a reminder that some Chinese citizens were swept away by undercurrents while diving, but fortunately they were rescued by passing merchant ships and survived.
The embassy said that summer is a high-incidence period for safety accidents, and drowning, car accidents, and fires often occur. Chinese citizens should strengthen their safety awareness and take safety precautions when swimming, diving, driving by car, and using fire and electricity.
In addition, high temperature weather can also easily lead to fires and wildfires. Overseas Chinese also need to pay attention to preventing fires on a daily basis and understand how to escape after a fire occurs.
Ways to prevent fire:
1. All devices require someone to be present when charging. Unplug all charging cables when no one is present.
Residents or shop owners need to check the electrical wiring of their residence or shop on a regular basis and replace the worn out and aging wires.
At the same time, it is also necessary to correctly lay the electrical lines and install leakage protection switches and overload protection devices to prohibit overloading electricity and prevent electrical fires.
2. Do not store flammable and explosive items indoors, such as gasoline, alcohol, etc.
Do not pile up sundries in corridors, stairways, etc., to ensure the smooth flow of passages and safety exits.
3. Place fire fighting equipment in residences, shops, factories and private vehicles, and learn to use fire extinguishers.
Escape Tips:
1. When a fire is found, call the police in time.
When calling the police, it is necessary to clearly state the detailed address, the location of the fire, the substance on fire, the size of the fire, the name and telephone number of the person calling the police.
2. When the floor where the fire occurred is above your own floor, you should run downstairs quickly.
Don't jump off the building blindly, and don't take ordinary elevators.
3. When choked by smoke, cover your mouth and nose with a wet towel, soaked clothes, etc. and hold your breath, do not shout loudly.
Try to keep your body as close to the ground as possible and crawl against the wall to escape the fire.
4. When your place is closed by fire, you can temporarily retreat into the living room.
Close all doors and windows leading to the fire, block doors and windows with soaked bedding, clothing, etc., and splash water to cool down.
At the same time, it is necessary to actively seek rescue, and use flashlights, waving brightly colored clothes, calling and other methods to send distress signals out of the window to attract the attention of rescuers and wait for rescue.
Xiaoqiao hopes that the overseas Chinese living in high temperature areas can spend this hot summer safely!
(Source of the manuscript: WeChat official account of China Overseas Chinese Network; ID: qiaowangzhongguo; Source: China News Network, China-Singapore Video, Xinhuanet, People's Daily Overseas Edition, Chinese Embassy in Spain, Chinese Embassy in Egypt, etc.; Author: Zeng Xiaowei )