Jordan | Important recommendations and alerts to deal with the weather and heat waves

Arab Weather - The Kingdom of Jordan is expected to be affected by a heat wave coming from the desert of the Arabian Peninsula, starting from Saturday, and as a result of which there is a clear rise in temperatures to exceed their usual rates at this time of the year, and a hot to very hot summer weather prevails in all regions The weather is relatively hot with the evening hours and tends to be moderate with the late night hours and early morning in some areas

In light of this hot and exhausting climate, we explain the importance of adhering to the following recommendations and tips to avoid any accidents and risks during the heat wave effect :

• Avoid direct and long exposure to the sun in all regions of the Kingdom, especially during noon and afternoon hours.
• Drink a lot of cold and hydrating fluids.
• Be careful not to leave children and infants inside closed vehicles to avoid serious health problems.​
• Attention to the risk of health complications in patients with heart and blood vessels in addition to diabetes, endocrine diseases and the elderly.
• Not making any physical effort outside.
• Do not take drinks that contain caffeine or sugar because they lead to fluid loss from the body.
• It is preferable to wear light and loose clothing.
• Wearing hats and sunglasses, especially for people working in the construction sector or agriculture, whose nature of work requires staying under direct sunlight for long periods.
• Supervising children and not allowing them to play under the sun, as it exposes them to the risk of heat stroke
• Do not overload the "walls" of electricity.