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Heatwave persists: health, hydration, and service impacts

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~~Following the June heatwave,~~ The heatwave in Hungary ~~re‑imposed~~ has transitioned from a ~~third‑degree heat~~ third-degree alert in late July to a second-degree warning for the ~~whole country~~ entire country, effective from ~~30 July~~ August 20 to 4 August ~~2026~~ 23, as temperatures approach 40 °C. In response, Magyar Posta adjusted operations, requiring delivery personnel to start earlier and return by 11 a.m., while 589 non‑air‑conditioned post offices closed at noon. The alert reiterates guidance are forecast to ~~stay hydrated, avoid alcohol~~ exceed 30 °C. Authorities advise minimizing physical activity between 11:00 and ~~caffeine,~~ 16:00 and ~~protect vulnerable groups. Authorities also introduced water‑conservation measures, including bathing bans on five Lake Velence beaches,~~ warn of increased risks for outdoor fires and ~~activated an energy‑supply crisis plan. The Paksi Nuclear Power Plant shut down its third block, reducing output by 750 MW.~~ thunderstorms. Health ~~guidance~~ experts across ~~Europe~~ Europe, the Balkans, and the U.S. ~~emphasizes managing~~ continue to issue warnings regarding dehydration ~~through water, unsweetened teas,~~ and ~~water-rich foods like watermelon and cucumber, which~~ electrolyte loss. In Hungary, unusually strong UV radiation has prompted advice to use high-factor sunscreen (SPF50). Cardiologists note that every 5 °C rise in ambient temperature can ~~provide stable mineral release. Experts~~ increase heart-attack risk by approximately 5 %, and warn that ~~excessive sweating leads to magnesium loss, potentially causing cramps and heart-rate irregularities.~~ vasodilation can cause dangerous blood pressure fluctuations. In ~~Germany and~~ the Balkans, doctors ~~noted that~~ report heat-induced vasodilation ~~causes~~ is worsening varicose veins, causing swollen, heavy ~~legs, recommending leg elevation, compression stockings, and cool baths. Specific~~ legs. In Slovakia, clinicians have identified specific risks ~~include heatstroke~~ for seniors, noting that nighttime sweating may signal infections or heart conditions rather than just heat. Postpartum mothers also face risks, as heat can hamper wound healing after cesarean sections and cause newborns to overheat. Safety warnings remain high for drivers, as safe driving windows may drop from 80 minutes at 30 °C to 53 minutes near 40 °C. Additionally, agencies in Moldova and the U.S. continue to warn against leaving children ~~left~~ in vehicles, where interior temperatures can reach 40-50 °C, and increased menstrual symptoms in women due to hormonal interactions with temperature regulation. In Slovakia, clinicians warned seniors to monitor for signs of infection or heart problems signaled by night-time sweating. Public-transport operators are providing free bottled water, and a temporary lift of weekend truck-stop limits for 7.5-tonne vehicles has been announced. °C within minutes.

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