People in the UK aren't prepared for extreme heats as most homes don't have air con.
In a bid to keep cool as the temperatures soar Brits are turning to hotels, churches and supermarkets. Red and amber weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office as temperatures soar to as high as 40C.
Besides the predictable suggestion to stay in the shade, drink water, and keep the blinds closed, the Department for Health and the UK Health Secretary suggested that people should visit public buildings, other places of worships and libraries to cool down. Other people have used their own initiative and decided to book cheap hotels such as Premier Inn and Travelodge with hopes of their rooms having air con.
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People took to Twitter to share their plans to keep cool. One user issued a dire warning as they said: "We are looking at setting records here in the UK this week. Likely 40°C (104°F). Almost no one has air conditioning and our infrastructure is not designed for this heat. I've found a hotel with air con to get me through this. Many can't afford that. People and pets will die."
Sarah said: "I might book a hotel for Monday just so I can have aircon." Kenneth said: "It’s so serious that as I’m working during the heatwave I’ve got an aircon hotel room so I can sleep in the daytime to be able to work at night over Monday and Tuesday. Be safe out there."
In a document, released in May and funded by taxpayers, titled Beat the Heat: Keep Cool at Home health chiefs warned people to keep safe at home by moving into the cooler parts of their homes. Households should also open up their windows at night when their air is colder to get a fresh breeze through the room.
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