– I’m actually a little scared. It’s nice inside where we have air conditioning, but on trips and things like that it’s a bit scary, says Rose Kristin Holter. Rose Kristin Holter is going on holiday to Malaga with her family. Photo: Ole Oskar Eriksen / news She is going on holiday to Malaga with her grandmother Ann Kristin Pedersen and the rest of the family. In southern Europe, a heat wave is expected this week. Several places can get temperatures well over 40 degrees. The extreme heat in Spain frightens the young people in the traveling party. – It’s not the best I know of. I like winter. But it will be lovely to bathe then. – Do you have any regrets? – No. I love being there. It will be delicious, says Holter. Grandmother Ann Kristin Pedersen has the plan ready. – I’m not going to do anything. I’m going to relax and float in the pool. We’re going to teach that little toddler over there to swim, she says, pointing to the family’s youngest. Heat wave in Europe On Wednesday, the following maximum temperatures have been announced in popular big cities in Europe, according to Yr. The weather map of maximum temperatures in Europe on Monday 10 July glows bright red. Graphics: Meteorological Institute Malaga: 41 degrees Madrid: 37 degrees Rome: 36 degrees London: 21 degrees Paris: 26 degrees Berlin: 28 degrees Spain in particular will feel the extreme heat, the Meteorological Institute says. – Spain has a heat wave warning of 43-44 degrees for the next few days, says meteorologist Magnus Ovhed to news. Meteorologist Magnus Ovhed in the Meteorological Institute. Photo: Magne Velle – Reason why the siesta was invented In southern parts, it looks like the temperature will stay above 40 degrees all week, explains the meteorologist. If you have booked a holiday to Spain in July, you must be prepared for temperatures above 40 degrees, Ovhed believes. It is nevertheless rare to experience such temperatures for such long periods as is now expected. – But it is also becoming more and more common in southern Europe, he says. As a tourist, you should take care of yourself in the heat, advises Ovhed. – See how the locals do it. Do not go out in the sun in the middle of the day. If you are going to the beach, do it early in the day or in the evening. Avoid the sunburn in the middle of the day. – There is a reason why the siesta was invented in southern Europe, laughs the meteorologist. Most vulnerable in the heat The elderly and the sick are especially vulnerable in the heat. They are more exposed to injuries and, in the worst case, death, states the Institute of Public Health. But for the vast majority of people, extreme heat will affect the body. You may become lethargic and it is difficult to think clearly. news has previously produced articles on how to keep your team cool in the heat. Here is some of the advice: Cool down your body with water. Dress in black: If you are in the shade, it is cooler to wear dark than light clothes. If you are in the sun, you should avoid dark clothing. Eat often and little: This reduces the heat from the digestive system. Drink enough: Drink plenty, but avoid caffeine and alcohol. Eat fruits and vegetables that contain a lot of water, such as watermelon and cucumber. “Emergency aid package” with good advice for those struggling in the heat: Does not cover cancellation Should you be frightened by the weather forecast and want to stay at home, the message from the insurance companies is clear. You will not be covered for cancellations due to the heat. – Unfortunately, heat waves are not covered by travel insurance. The fact that it is hot somewhere else is not enough to make up for the insurance, says Sigmund Clementz, communications manager at If and European Travel Insurance. Sigmund Clementz, communications manager at If and European Travel Insurance. Photo: Press photo There are no exceptions for particularly vulnerable groups. – The travel insurance covers if an accident occurs at the destination, or if you fall ill before you leave. The insurance companies are prepared that many Norwegians will need help in the next week. – When there are heat waves like this, someone is always affected by them. Then you have the opportunity to call and get help and advice. If you need urgent help, the travel insurance covers it, says Clementz. – Never experienced anything so extreme A large group of boys from Moss never considered canceling the planned boys’ trip to Malaga, despite the heat wave. – I have never experienced anything so extreme. I am prepared that it will be very hot, says Erling Sannes at Torp airport in Sandefjord. This gang is going on a boys’ trip to Malaga. They plan to seek shade during the day, apply sunscreen and try to drink something other than alcohol. Photo: Ole Oskar Eriksen / news The gang will adapt their lives to the heat. – It’s a boys’ trip, so we’ll try to enjoy the days, but also the evenings and nights, they laugh.
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