Extreme heat warning for weekend

Meteorologists have issued a nation-wide extreme heat warning for the coming weekend. Saturday’s temperatures are expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius, Sunday’s 38 degrees. The heatwave may bring afternoon storms with strong winds, torrential rain and even hailstones. People have been warned to increase their intake of liquids, not exert themselves physically and if possible stay out of the sun altogether. Young children, the elderly and people with chronic diseases are particularly at risk.