Calls to support older people as hot weather continues A new Status Yellow high temperature warning has been issued for nine counties in Ireland, with Met Éireann forecasting temperatures could rise to 29°C in some areas. The warning covers Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wexford, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford, and will remain in effect until 8 pm. This follows the expiration of a broader high temperature warning that had covered much of the country earlier in the week. The meteorological service warned of potential impacts including water safety concerns due to increased usage of lakes, beaches, and waterways, as well as heightened risks of heat stress, forest fires, and drought conditions. The charity ALONE, which provides support for older individuals, has urged the public to take precautionary measures amid the ongoing heatwave. Older adults, particularly those living alone, with pre-existing health conditions, or limited mobility, are considered more susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. ALONE has called on family members, friends, and neighbors to check in on vulnerable individuals and has offered practical advice, including drinking water regularly, staying in shaded areas, wearing light and breathable clothing, and applying sunscreen. It also recommended keeping windows and doors closed during the day to help regulate indoor temperatures. Dr Aileen O'Reilly, head of impact and public affairs at ALONE, emphasized the importance of preparedness for hot weather, noting that while society is accustomed to managing severe winter conditions, the risks posed by extreme heat are equally serious. “By taking a few sensible precautions, people can enjoy the sunshine while staying safe and well,” she stated. A 102-year-old woman described the community support available during the heatwave as a “godsend.” Her comments highlight the growing awareness of the need for collective action to ensure the safety of older people during periods of intense heat. Met Éireann has confirmed that daytime temperatures today will range between 24°C and 29°C, with the warmest conditions expected in the southern regions. Tonight will see dry and mostly clear skies, with nighttime temperatures ranging from 9°C to 14°C. Tomorrow is predicted to be dry and warm for most of the country, with temperatures reaching up to 23°C to 27°C in the midlands, south, and east. In contrast, northern and northwest counties are expected to experience slightly cooler and cloudier conditions, with maximums of 17°C to 22°C. The warm weather advisory for Ireland, which began on 8 August, has been extended until midnight on Monday. While temperatures are projected to decrease slightly from recent peaks, the effects of the prolonged period of very warm and dry weather will continue to be felt. The advisory underscores the ongoing challenge of managing the health and safety of vulnerable populations under these conditions. Francesca Racioppi, head of the WHO European Centre for Environment, Climate Change and Health, highlighted the increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves across Europe. She noted that even though the current heatwave is early in the summer season, it is already impacting health outcomes. Based on preliminary data, she expects this to be a record-breaking heat season. Over the past four years, at least 200,000 excess deaths in Europe have been linked to excessive heat. Racioppi stressed the necessity of adopting a systemic approach to protect the most vulnerable, starting with urban planning that incorporates nature-based solutions to enhance resilience against climate change. Early-warning systems were also identified as crucial for triggering timely responses from social and health services.
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RTÉ NewsDržavni / javniSredinaČinjenice 85Objektivnost 90prekjučerMeteorološka služba upozorava na potencijalne rizike, uključujući sigurnost vode, toplinski stres, šumske požare i sušu. Kao odgovor na to, dobrotvorna organizacija ALONE pozvala je članove zajednice da provjere starije osobe, posebno one koji žive sami ili imaju zdravstvene probleme, jer su ranjiviji na bolesti povezane s toplinom. Preporuke uključuju održavanje hidratacije, nošenje odgovarajuće odjeće i održavanje hladnih domova. Met Éireann predviđa nastavak toplog vremena tijekom vikenda, s temperaturama koje se postupno hlade tijekom noći. Nacionalna meteorološka služba produžila je savjetovanje, naglašavajući tekuće rizike povezane s dugotrajnom toplinom.
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Zašto činjenice (85): The article accurately reports the Status Yellow high temperature warning issued by Met Éireann, including specific counties affected and temperature projections. It also correctly cites ALONE’s warnings regarding the vulnerability of older people to heat-related illnesses and provides accurate advi
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TheJournal.ieNeovisanSredinaprije 10 hIrska je ovog vikenda skoro podudarala rekord za najduži toplinski val, ali je na kraju pala. Prethodni rekord, postavljen 1976. godine, trajao je 14 dana u dvorcu Birr i Ballybrittasu. Moore Park u okrugu Cork dostigao je 13 uzastopnih dana iznad 25 ° C do subote, ali temperature su pale ispod 25 ° C u nekim područjima, sprečavajući novi rekord. Met Éireann definirao je toplinski val kao pet ili više uzastopnih ljetnih dana iznad 25 ° C. Iako je pao malo prije obaranja rekorda, dugotrajna vrućina donijela je zabrinutost o sigurnosti vode, toplotnom stresu, dehidraciji i rizicima za životinje i šume. Očekuje se da će se kiša vratiti širom zemlje, a temperature će se postupno hladiti tijekom sljedećih nekoliko dana.
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The Irish TimesNeovisan🔒Sredinaprije 20 hIrska je jedva izbjegla postavljanje novog rekorda za toplinski val, pri čemu privremeni podaci pokazuju da je većina regija tek malo podudarala s 14-dnevnim rekordom iz 1976. godine. Met Éireann definira toplinski val kao pet uzastopnih ljetnih dana iznad 25 ° C, a dok je Moore Park u okrugu Cork došao blizu s nizom dana iznad ovog praga, završio je na 24,9 ° C. Nacionalno upozorenje o visokim temperaturama ostaje aktivno tijekom vikenda, naglašavajući potencijalne rizike poput sigurnosti vode, toplinskog stresa, poremećaja javnog prijevoza i zabrinutosti zbog divljih životinja.
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RTÉ NewsDržavni / javniSredinajučer Najduži toplinski val u povijesti mogao bi se usporediti danasMet Éireann je upozorio da bi se danas potencijalno mogao usporediti s najdužim toplinskim valom u povijesti, koji je trajao 14 dana od 14. do 27. kolovoza 1976. Iako je malo vjerojatno da će se rekord oboriti, trenutni toplinski val može se približiti. Agencija savjetuje oprez zbog povećane upotrebe vodenih puteva i potencijalnih rizika kao što su toplinski stres, dehidracija i požari.
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RTÉ NewsDržavni / javniSredinajučer Najduži toplinski val u povijesti mogao bi se usporediti danasIrska bi mogla izjednačiti najduži toplinski val koji je zabilježen, koji je trajao 14 dana u kolovozu 1976. godine, prema Met Éireann. Trenutni toplinski val mogao bi dostići isto trajanje ako bi Moorepark, grofovija Cork, zabilježio temperaturu od 25 ° C ili više danas. To bi jednako prethodnom rekordu postavljenom između Ballybrittas, grofovije Laois i Birr, grofovije Offaly.
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