The severe heat wave is expected to hit large parts of Spain over the next four days. The heat, which is expected to reach up to 47 degrees, is feared to be so extreme that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) now, in its travel information to Swedish citizens abroad, warns of the heat.
In some areas, the mobile network may be down, warns UD, which, among other things, advises checking where there are places with mobile coverage. Tourists are also urged to find out how to alert 112.
The high temperature this weekend is expected to approach Spain's highest ever, 47.4 degrees, which was measured in the southern part of the country four years ago.
Travel company Ving flies several thousand travelers to Spain every week and currently has over 5,000 guests on site.
In such situations, we always inform the customers who are affected, says Claes Pellvik, communications manager at Ving.
He means that they follow the situation by maintaining close contact with UD, local authorities, and not least the staff at the destinations.
Then we inform where it is relevant and necessary for the guests. Often it's about tips and advice during high temperatures, such as seeking shade, drinking water, and keeping up to date with local information.
The UD warning currently only applies to Spain, despite the fact that parts of Italy and Greece are also expected to be affected by the heat.
Red weather warnings for the weekend have been issued by Italy's health department regarding several cities, such as Rome, Milan, and Venice. Just a week ago, Greece was hit by violent wildfires.
Facts: UD's advice in extreme heat
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Check that your mobile phone works if you need to call the emergency number 112. The mobile network may be down in some areas.
Check which coordinates it is to the place where you are and where there are places with mobile coverage.
Think about how you can describe the way to the place if you need to alert. Leave contact information to you and others on site if you alert so that the rescue service can contact you.
Follow the local authorities' advice.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
