The local observatory announced on its website yesterday that the city is set to experience high temperatures in the next few days, warning against heatstroke.
Accordingly, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has issued its Yellow hot weather alert, the lower of its two-level hot weather alert warning system, indicating “very hot” weather in the city.
The highest level is Orange, which indicates that it is “extremely hot in Macau”.
The statement noted that temperatures are expected to go up to 33 degrees or above in some areas. It is expected to be even higher on Saturday, possibly going up to 35 degrees Celsius, as noted on the website’s 7-day weather forecast.
With the rise in temperatures, advice has again been issued for members of the public to follow to safely beat the heat.
Meanwhile, a joint statement by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and the Health Bureau (SSM) late last month announced that 36 social service facilities across Macau have set up cooling and hydration stations until August 31.
The statement, which highlighted cross-departmental collaboration and tackling the health threats that Macau’s sustained hot weather may pose to members of the public, noted that the facilities include family and community service agencies, senior citizen wellness centres, and day centres.
According to the statement, the stations provide air conditioning, drinking water, or electrolyte drinks for those in need.
Meanwhile, blood pressure monitors and thermometers, among other health monitoring and checking tools, are also available to use free of charge, the statement said, adding that staff will assist users in referring those feeling unwell to medical services.
Last night's screenshot courtesy of windy.com forecasting Macau’s temperature for Sunday
