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Heat Alert Issued in Hungary

• 22 Aug 2023 11:49 AM
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The chief medical officer has declared a second-degree heat alert for the entire country from 2pm on Monday until Thursday midnight.

During heat alerts, people should stay in cool places and avoid physical exertion between 11am and 5pm, the statement said, warning of the dangers to the elderly, children and manual labourers in particular.

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