Canary Islands issues heatwave weather alert and warns 'don't get too drunk'

The Canary Islands’ government has warned temperatures on the Spanish islands may soar as high as 37C as a heatwave alert has been issued

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The Government of the Canary Islands has warned of “maximum temperatures throughout the archipelago” with a “pre-alert” issued for a heatwave tomorrow.

The heatwave will see temperatures that, in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, may reach and even occasionally exceed 37C, especially in inland areas in the southern half of these islands.

Advice issued by the government urges people to stay in the shade. It also says “do not drink alcoholic beverages” in the extreme heat. The official pre-alert for maximum temperatures issued by the General Directorate of Emergencies is set to come into force at 11am tomorrow.

In holiday hotspot Gran Canaria, maximum temperatures may reach and even exceed 34C in inland areas and on the southern slopes, especially those facing south and west, the government has warned.

Meanwhile on Tenerife and La Gomera temperatures may also exceed 32C in the midlands and summits of the islands, especially on the south-facing slopes.

People on the Canary Islands have been urged to follow the government’s self-protection advice, issued by the General Directorate of Emergencies. On the islands of El Hierro and La Palma temperatures are expected to hit 30C or even higher, with the greatest heat levels forecast for peaks of the northeast of El Hierro, as well as on the western slope of La Palma.

Emergency heatwave advice

• Protect yourself from the sun and heat.
• It is recommended to stay in shaded areas as much as possible and in the coolest rooms of the house. During sunny hours, lower the blinds on windows where necessary.
• Open the windows of the house at night to cool it down.
• It is advisable to use some type of climate control (fans, air conditioning) to cool the environment.
• Please be aware that entering or leaving the premises can cause sudden temperature changes that may affect you.
• When outdoors, avoid direct sunlight. Wear a hat or cap, and wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• Try to walk in the shade, stay under an umbrella on the beach, and rest in cool places on the street or in air-conditioned indoor spaces.
• Bring water and drink often
• Never leave children or elderly people inside a closed vehicle.
• Avoid going outside and doing prolonged physical exercise during the hottest hours of the day. Reduce physical activity during the hottest times of the day.
• Eat light, regular meals, drinks, and foods rich in water and mineral salts, such as fruits and vegetables, to help replenish the salts lost through sweat.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages. Avoid very hot and high-calorie foods.
• Help others. If you know elderly or sick people who live alone, visit them once a day.
• If you are taking medication, consult your doctor to see if it may affect thermoregulation or if it needs to be adjusted or changed.
• For any information request, please call 012.

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