Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer has ordered a third-degree heat alert for the entire country, based on the latest forecast from the HungaroMet meteorological service. It will run from 00:00 on Thursday, August 14, until 24:00 on Sunday, August 17.
The third degree is the highest alert level. In the coming days, daily average temperatures could exceed 27°C in some places, while temperatures may rise above 35°C during the hottest hours. The heat poses a significant health risk even to people who are generally healthy.
Authorities advise people to avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours and seek shade or a cooled indoor space. They should drink enough fluids and avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks and beverages high in sugar. Children, older people, patients and pets must never be left in a closed vehicle, even briefly: temperatures inside can become life-threatening within minutes. Call 112 if you see a person or animal left in a car.
