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21/06/2005: "Heatwave set to 'last until the weekend'"
Don't put your sun cream away just yet - most of Britain is likely to sizzle until the weekend, forecasters said yesterday.
The heatwave, fuelled by sub-tropical winds from the Azores, sent the mercury soaring to 33.1°C (91.6°F) on Sunday. It will be cooler today across England and Wales but will warm up again tomorrow and on Thursday.
However, Northern Ireland and Scotland could see heavy rain, the Met Office said. North Yorkshire had nearly a month's worth of rain in just three hours on Sunday. The deluge was so sudden - 27mm fell in just 15 minutes of torrential rain - there was no time to issue warnings.
The floods had already washed away roads and cut off villages by the time the Environment Agency posted a warning. 'It did come a bit out of the blue,' said spokesman Craig McGarvie, adding that global warming might be to blame. 'A lot places that have been flooded are not normally flooded.'
(this article was taken from thisistravel.com and was written by Metro)
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Travel Health - General tips:
- Buy adequate and appropriate Travel Insurance.
- Check the Department of Health general medical advice for travellers.
- Check what vaccinations you need with your GP at least six weeks before
you travel.
- Check if your medication is legal in the country that you are visiting.
- Pack all medication in your hand luggage.
- If you are taking prescribed medication take the prescription and a doctors
letter with you.
- If you are travelling within the EU, get form E111 from the post office
for reduced or free emergency care. But remember you still need travel insurance.
- Be safe in the Sun. Avoid excessive sunbathing, especially between 11am
and 3pm and wear a high factor sunscreen.
- Drink plenty of water. If you drink alcohol or use some kinds of drugs your
body can become dehydrated, especially in a hot climate.
- Practice safe sex - always use a condom. Ensure that you pack a supply before
you go as they are not always as readily available abroad and quality can
differ from country to country.
- Find out the local emergency number and the address of the nearest hospital
when you arrive overseas. Your rep, local guide or accommodation manager should
know.
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