Britain has been crazy!People jumped into the Thames, farmers gave pigs sunscreen

Jimu Journalist Hu Xiuwen

According to the British Sky News Network and the Broadcasting Corporation reported on July 18, the heat wave invaded the United Kingdom, and many people jumped into the river and lakes to cool down. The pig farmers were afraid of pigs to be sunburned, and sunscreen was applied to pigs.

The highest temperature in the UK is refreshed

On July 19, the BBC is expected to be as high as 42 degrees Celsius, which will refresh the highest temperature since the country's record.

Previously, the highest temperature in the UK was around 38 degrees Celsius. In August 2003, the highest temperature of Favum of Kent County reached 38.5 degrees Celsius. In Cambridge in July 2019, the temperature reached 38.7 degrees Celsius in Britain's highest temperature.

Britain is a temperate maritime climate. There is no severe cold in winter and no heat in the summer. The annual precipitation distribution is more uniform, and the year is mild and humid. Because the temperature is generally low, British residents generally do not install air conditioners.

Recently, the British high -temperature weather continued. On the 15th local time, the United Kingdom announced that it entered the state of the country and released the first extreme high -temperature red warning in history. On July 18, the British temperature was as high as 38.1 degrees Celsius. It is expected that the highest temperature in some regions on Tuesday may refresh the record and exceed 40 degrees Celsius.

14 -year -old boy drowned in the Thames

In such a rare high temperature, many British people chose to soak in the water to cool down.

On July 18, a 16 -year -old teenager drowned in Lake Brey in Berk County. On the same day, the Metropolitan Police Department stated that a 14 -year -old boy disappeared and was believed to be drowned after entering the Thames in Hampleton's Tag Island.

"I know that in the days when the temperature hit a record high like this, it may seem attractive to jump into the river, reservoir, lakes or other open waters. Because danger is real. We have seen terrible consequences. "

The emergency service department has issued an emergency call to ask people to stay away from dangerous waterways and reservoirs.

The airport canceled the flight due to high temperature

According to the BBC, due to the hot weather, some schools in the UK have closed the door during the day, including Museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum, have closed some galleries or adjusted the opening time.

Ludon Airport flights were suspended due to high temperature runway defects. Yijie Airlines said that some flights have been transferred to nearby airports, and some other flights have been canceled.

Drink water when the Queen Guard member duty (picture source: BBC)

Official suggestions to avoid sunbathing between from 11 am and 3 pm to avoid physical consumption; drink plenty of water to avoid excessive drinking; pull curtains in the room in the sun; Hat; don't leave anyone in a parking car and check the elderly and disadvantaged neighbors.

Pig farmers apply sunscreen for pigs

The hot weather also affects animals. The Chest Zoo will be closed during the heat wave to ensure the safety of animals, tourists and staff. The Bartsi Cat and Dog House suggested that people do not walk dogs during the heat wave, and at the largest agricultural exhibition in Wales, pigs are also painted by painting Go to sunscreen.

Royal Wales Animal Husbandry Show (source: BBC)

It is reported that more than 50,000 people are expected to participate in the Royal Wales Animal Husbandry Show, which is one of the largest agricultural activities in Europe. From July 18th to July 21st, it lasted for four days.

The chief veterinarian of the Royal Wales, Diffid Jones, acknowledged that the animal husbandry show was "worrying", and he said: "Under extreme high temperatures, animals suffer like humans, and there are so many animals."

Organizers have spent more than 50,000 pounds (about RMB 400,000) for ventilation of additional fans and livestock sheds, so that about 8,000 animals can be kept as cool as possible while providing additional water.

Piggy households give pigs sunscreen (source: BBC)

Some pig farmers will apply sunscreen on their animals to protect their animals from sunburn. A 45 -year -old pig farmer who has won many awards covers her 6 participating pigs with cold and wet towels, including 5 purebred Wales pigs to keep it cool. "Pigs will not heat dissipate like other animals, so it is difficult to keep them cool."

An animal charity warns pet owners to take additional preventive measures to ensure the safety of their pets, ensure that pets can get fresh water and ventilation, and stay in a cool place without direct sunlight.

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