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The Malta Met Office has issued a red weather warning for high temperatures which are expected to be 40°C this coming Saturday and Sunday.
It also warned that the maximum temperature is expected to be between 37°C and 38°C on Thursday, the 16th and Friday, the 17th of July.
Meanwhile, the Health Promotion Directorate has also issued a heat warning that has been sent out by SMS to mobile phones, advising that ”in the coming days, we will be experiencing a heatwave with temperatures exceeding 37°C.”
It recommended that the public:
Keep cool indoors
drink water regularly
wear light clothing.
Stay safe by avoiding the sun’s peak hours, between 11am and 4pm.
The extreme heat will also have an affect on pets, animals and wildlife. Please see here for further information.
File photo: Gozo News/Alain Salvary
