For the next five days T&T will be experiencing unusually high temperatures as much as 35°C.
In a bulletin issued on Thursday by the T&T Meteorological Service Division (MSD) it suggested that citizens take precautionary measures to keep cool in the “blistering heat”.
“It has been very hot and it is going to remain this way in the coming days ahead. The dry season’s hottest spell to date is showing little or no indication of easing over the coming five days or at least through the coming weekend,” the bulletin stated.
“Maximum temperatures during the day have soared above 34.8°C during seven of the last nine days and are expected to climb to similar values over the next few days. In the cities, built up and urban areas maximum temperatures are expected to be more intense,” it added.
The Met Office warns that the extremely high temperatures can be hazardous to health, especially vulnerable persons such as the elderly, persons with long-term or serious illnesses and young children.
As the hottest time of the day is between 11 am and 2 pm, the Met Office has advised people to wear appropriate clothing, stay hydrated at all times and keep out of the sun in order to avoid sunburn.
A warning was also sent out not to leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or even animals.
“Additionally, hot temperatures and dry air, along with already present moderate to strong winds will also combine to create high fire potential in grassy areas of the country during the rest of the week. Persons are advised to avoid activities that promote open flames, fires and sparks since they have the potential to quickly develop into bush fires,” the release said.
