Water temperatures of Lake Balaton, the largest and most frequented holiday resort in western Hungary, measured around 30 degrees on Thursday.

UV-B radiation levels will stay high, at around 7.7, and the concentrations of ozone in the air will increase, conditions that will add to the burden of heat. Several measures have been taken by authorities and services. National railways MÁV conducts regular inspection of rail tracks to take measures to prevent deformation, if need be, the company said.

The national disaster management authority released a list of airconditioned facilities accessible to the public.

At Hungaroring, where the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix will take place near the capital over the weekend, machines will stand by to sprinkle race cars, a local disaster management spokesman said.

The zoo in Nyíregyháza in eastern Hungary has ensured cold-enough climate to be enjoyed by the polar bears in their caves, while the mammals are fed by titbits cooled on ice, the zoo said.

The zoo in Veszprém in western Hungary ensures regular showers to the animals and has set up misting machines to cool visitors.

A cool-down with showers and thunderstorms is expected early next week, according to the weather service.

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