HERE we are again, in grips of another British heatwave.
This weekend, the UK reached a scorching 32C – the warmest temperature of the year so far.
GettyIn the UK, warm temperature can actually feel hotter than when you’re on holiday abroad[/caption]
For those of you’ve who spent summers abroad in places like Spain, the south of France or Turkey, this might not seem particularly hot.
But in the UK, warm temperature can actually feel hotter than when you’re on holiday – where the temperature is genuinely much higher.
This is because the UK is humid, nights remain hot and the architecture of our buildings , according to NHS general surgeon Dr Karan Rajan.
In a video shared on TikTok he said: “30C in the UK feels like 50 somewhere else and it feels like you’re melting”.
The UK can get pretty humid meaning that sweat doesn’t evaporate as quickly which can leave the human body struggling to keep cool, he explained.
“We also get these hot tropical nights were the temperature doesn’t dip, so we actually don’t get a break from the heat,” he added.
To make matters worse, UK buildings are not designed for hot weather.
In fact, they’re built for cold weather – meaning they’re very good at keeping the heart in, the expert said.
“And the average people in the UK does not have air con,” he said.
Brits flocked to the comments to share their experiences of the UK weather.
“UK heat is so aggressive like it’s actually attacking me,” one user said.
“Global warming is definitely showing signs, it’s sad: year on year is getting hotter and hotter,” another added.
How can I stay cool?
Brits love nothing more than basking in the glorious heat.
But the hot weather is as dangerous as it is joyous.
Experts say it can take as little as ten minutes to get sunburnt and 15 minutes to get heat stroke, in a worst case scenario.
Warm weather can be particularly dangerous for vulnerable people, including those over 75, babies, people who have a serious or long-term illness and those who spend a lot of time outside or in hot places like the homeless.
Here are 7 ways you can stay cool in the warmer weather, according to the NHS.
Keep out of the heat if you canIf you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothesAvoid exercise or activity that makes you hotterHave cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinksHave e a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothesClose windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone downElectric fans can help if the temperature is below 35C