A man walks past the Ala-Too square in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, July 12, 2023. The authorities in Kyrgyzstan issued a heat alert on Friday. (Photo by Roman/Xinhua)
BISHKEK, July 14 (Xinhua) -- The Kyrgyz Ministry of Emergency Situations issued on Friday a warning for unusual heat which is expected to last from Monday to Wednesday.
According to the warning, air temperature across the country will rise to 40 degrees Celsius.
In such extremely hot weather, to avoid dehydration and heat stroke, it is recommended to avoid direct sunlight and carry out abundant watering of crops, the ministry said. ■
People have fun beside a fountain in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, July 12, 2023. The authorities in Kyrgyzstan issued a heat alert on Friday. (Photo by Roman/Xinhua)
People rest under the tree shade in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, July 12, 2023. The authorities in Kyrgyzstan issued a heat alert on Friday. (Photo by Roman/Xinhua)
A woman shelters herself from the sun under an umbrella in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, July 12, 2023. The authorities in Kyrgyzstan issued a heat alert on Friday. (Photo by Roman/Xinhua)