Such high temperatures, especially when combined with high humidity — which impedes the evaporation of sweat, the body’s cooling mechanism — can cause heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and increase the risk of heart failure.
, which comes on before and can turn into heat stroke if left untreated. Symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness and weakness.
If you’re sweating heavily and your body temperature feels hot, or if you develop symptoms of heat stroke such as vomiting, flushed skin, rapid breathing or heart racing, treat it immediately.with your legs elevated above your heart, and drink water or sports drinks. If possible, take a cool shower, get into a body of water or apply towels soaked in cold water to your body.
If symptoms don't improve within an hour, or if you have heat stroke, take a cold bath or apply ice packs to quickly lower your body temperature and seek emergency medical treatment.
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