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 / javniSredinaDejstva 85Objektivnost 90predvčerajšnjimObnovljeno opozorilo o visokih temperaturah Status Yellow je izdal Met Éireann za devet okrožij na Irskem, pri čemer se pričakuje, da bodo temperature dosegle do 29 ° C. Opozorilo nadomesti prejšnje nacionalno opozorilo, ki se je končalo ob 6 uri zjutraj. Meteorološka služba opozarja na morebitna tveganja, vključno z varnostjo v vodi, toplotnim stresom, gozdnimi požari in sušo. V odgovor na to je dobrodelna organizacija ALONE pozvala člane skupnosti, naj preverijo starejše posameznike, zlasti tiste, ki živijo sami ali imajo zdravstvene težave, saj so bolj dovzetni za bolezni, povezane s toploto. Priporočila vključujejo ohranjanje hidratacije, nošenje ustrezne obleke in ohlajevanje domov. Met Éireann napoveduje, da bo toplo vreme trajalo skozi vikend, pri čemer se bodo temperature postopoma ohlajale čez noč. Nacionalna meteorološka služba je podaljšala svoje svetovanje, s poudarkom na nenehnih tveganjih, povezanih z dolgotrajno toploto.
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Zakaj dejstva (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.ieNeodvisenSredinapred 10 uramiIrska se je ta vikend skoraj izenačila z rekordom najdaljšega vročinskega vala, vendar je na koncu padla. Prejšnji rekord, ki je bil postavljen leta 1976, je trajal 14 dni v gradu Birr in Ballybrittas. Moore Park v grofiji Cork je do sobote dosegel 13 zaporednih dni nad 25 ° C, vendar so temperature na nekaterih območjih padle pod 25 ° C, kar je preprečilo nov rekord. Met Éireann je definiral vročinski val kot pet ali več zaporednih poletnih dni nad 25 ° C. Čeprav je padel tik pred zlomom rekorda, je dolgotrajna vročina povzročila zaskrbljenost zaradi varnosti vode, toplotnega stresa, dehidracije in tveganj za živali in gozdove.
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The Irish TimesNeodvisen🔒Sredinapred 20 uramiIrska se je komaj izognila postavljanju novega rekorda za vročinski val, saj so začasni podatki pokazali, da večina regij ni dosegla 14-dnevnega rekorda iz leta 1976. Met Éireann definira vročinski val kot pet zaporednih poletnih dni nad 25 ° C, medtem ko je Moore Park v okrožju Cork prišel blizu z vrsto dni nad tem pragom, se je končal na 24,9 ° C. Nacionalno svetovanje o visoki temperaturi ostaja aktivno skozi vikend, kar poudarja morebitna tveganja, kot so varnost vode, toplotni stres, motnje javnega prevoza in skrbi za prostožive. Izvedeni so bili dodatni ukrepi, vključno z prepovedjo cevi v več okrožjih in prostovoljnimi omejitvami prodaje žarnic zaradi strahu pred požari. Podnebne napovedi kažejo, da bo Irska doživela pogostejše vročne valove in ekstremne dogodke, poleg povečanega padavin in naraščajoče morske gladine, kar predstavlja izzive v več sektorjih.
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RTÉ NewsDržavni / javniSredinavčeraj Najdaljši vročinski val v zgodovini se je lahko zgodil danes.Medtem ko je rekord verjetno ne bo zlomljen, se lahko trenutni vročinski val približa. Agencija svetuje previdnost zaradi povečane uporabe vodnih poti in morebitnih tveganj, kot so toplotni stres, dehidracija in požari.
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RTÉ NewsDržavni / javniSredinavčeraj Najdaljši vročinski val v zgodovini se je lahko zgodil danes.Irska se lahko ujema z najdaljšim vročinskim valom v zgodovini, ki je trajal 14 dni v avgustu 1976, po Met Éireann. Trenutni vročinski val bi lahko dosegel enako trajanje, če bi Moorepark v okrožju Cork danes zabeležil temperaturo 25 ° C ali več. To bi bilo enako prejšnjemu rekordu, ki je bil postavljen med Ballybrittasom v okrožju Laois in Birr v okrožju Offaly. Čeprav se zdi, da je jutri preseganje rekorda malo verjetno, je situacija še vedno pod opazovanjem. Vročinski val je opredeljen kot vsaj pet zaporednih dni s temperaturami 25 ° C ali več. Meteorolog Met Éireann Liz Walsh je ugotovil, da je Moorepark že doživel drugi najdaljši vročinski val v skoraj 50 letih.
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