Prague residents battling heat wave

Prague's emergency health services say the tropical heat wave, which has gripped the country, has had them attend to around ten cases more a day. On Tuesday alone, two people died as a result of the hot weather and 76 people had to be rushed to hospital. Ever more Prague residents are suffering circulatory collapses, respiratory problems, or serious heart problems, the health services say. Doctors have asked the elderly and children to stay indoors whenever possible and urge adults to drink at least 2.5 litres of water a day.