Hot weather in Moldova and Romania
Meteorologists have announced hot weather for Thursday, August 17, in Moldova. The maximum temperature will reach 36 degrees Celsius in the southern parts of the country. There will be no rain, and the wind will blow weakly from the northwest.
The State Hydrometeorological Service has announced hot weather for the coming period.
During the day, the air temperature will exceed 30 degrees Celsius. In the northern parts of the country, the maximum temperature will reach 31 degrees Celsius, in Chisinau it will be 34 degrees Celsius, and in the southern parts of the country it will be 36 degrees Celsius.
The wind will blow from the northeast, weakly to moderately.
The thermal regime will slightly increase with minimums at night between 17 and 22 degrees Celsius.
Hot weather in southeastern Romania
The Romanian National Meteorological Administration has announced hot weather and high thermal discomfort for the southeastern parts of the country.
In Bucharest, today it will be 37 degrees Celsius.
The maximum temperatures will be 35 to 37 degrees, and the minimum temperatures will be 18 to 21 degrees.
Recommendations from experts on hot weather
Hot weather can cause serious health problems. Doctors recommend that during this period you should not expose yourself to the sun during the afternoon, and consume as many fluids as possible, especially plain water. Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages and coffee. The diet should be predominantly fruits and vegetables.
The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations warns the population about the risk of fires in low humidity conditions. In order to prevent exceptional situations, firefighters urge citizens to be very careful and to strictly comply with fire prevention regulations.
Rescuers warn that swimming in aquatic basins without rescue stations, but also in a state of intoxication, is strictly prohibited during hot weather.
Specialists warn that swimming in rivers and lakes with unknown relief and strong water currents can be fatal.
In case of hazardous situations, people are encouraged to call the 112 service.
