Extremely hot weather warning is now in effect.

30/8/2024 6:04

        The Extremely Hot Weather Warning is now in effect. The Extremely Hot Weather Warning issued by the Observatory at 11:15 am yesterday is still in effect. The Observatory predicts that the weather in Hong Kong will be extremely hot today. Members of the public should be careful to prevent heat stroke or discomfort caused by the extreme heat, and pay attention to their physical condition. If If symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath, and confusion occur, you should rest and seek help immediately, and seek medical advice as soon as possible.
        
        The elderly, pregnant women, infants and children, patients with chronic diseases such as heart disease or high blood pressure, and people who are overweight are more susceptible to heatstroke and should be observed promptly for signs of heatstroke.
        
        People who work in hot weather or in high-temperature environments can refer to the Labor Department’s guidelines on preventing heatstroke at work and take the necessary heatstroke prevention measures. People who do outdoor activities should drink more fluids and avoid overexertion. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice as soon as possible. Rest in a cool place; outdoor activities should be arranged in the morning or late afternoon.
        
        When doing indoor activities, you should also replenish water in a timely manner. If there is no air conditioning equipment indoors, you should try to open the windows and use fans to maintain air circulation. You can also use public facilities for summer escape and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun to avoid being protected from the sun's ultraviolet rays. For sunburn, you should wear light-colored and comfortable clothes, a brimmed hat and sunglasses that can block ultraviolet rays. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion with an SPF of 15 or above. After staying in the sun for more than two hours, and after staying in the sun for more than two hours, After swimming, sweating or toweling off, you should reapply sunscreen lotion.
        
        In addition, pay more attention to the health conditions of the elderly or patients with chronic diseases. If you know them, you can call or visit them from time to time, and pay attention to whether the ventilation and air-conditioning equipment in their residences are functioning properly. People who are more susceptible to heat stroke should avoid outdoor activities and stay away from In high temperature environment, go to a cool, ventilated or air-conditioned place.