The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says that top-floor flats in particular are at risk of overheating because heat rises.
But homes and people across the country risk overheating this week as temperatures exceed 33°C in some parts of the country.
UKHSA experts advise people to keep their homes cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun.
Closing curtains and windows can help keep out the heat (Photo: Uwe Krejci/Digital Vision/Getty)
External shutters that keep the cooler air in and the warmer air out, which are popular in hotter parts of Europe, will also help keep the temperature down.
Open windows at night:
His advice was: “Keep your house cool by ventilating at night and in the morning (where this can be safely done), but then closing curtains to avoid peak heat and the sun shining in and heating it up.”
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“This method will help to draw a strong current of air that helps to remove stale, hot air and bring in a fresh breeze.”
He notes there is some debate among the general pubic about when to use a fan, but says: “In the UK, fans should always be used indoors, unless the indoor temperature is above 34°C,” he said.
Above 34°C, the fan becomes ineffective and may even make things worse by simply circulating hot air.
Take frequent cool showers:
“Applying cool, wet cloths to your pulse points will help to cool your blood as it circulates through your body,” she says.
“Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing made from breathable fabrics. Dark colours absorb heat, and tighter clothing will trap it against your skin,” she added.
Use less electrical equipment:
Meanwhile, the UKHSA says there are things you can do to generate less heat within the home.
Move to a cooler part of the home:
And think about which part of the house to inhabit. Move to a cooler part of the house, especially for sleeping, if possible.
It may also be cooler outside in the shade or in a public building, such as places of worship, local libraries, or supermarkets.
A visit to one of those may be a way of cooling down if you are able to safely travel there without putting yourself at more risk from the heat.
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