Rua Braancamp today at lunch time was virtually deserted because of the heat which was felt, and the red alert given by the authorities.
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun can lead to acute and chronic problems, with serious effects on health, particularly of the skin, eyes and immune system. In this context, in regions with very high rate, between 8 and 10, it is recommended the use of sunglasses with UV protection, hat, T-shirt, umbrella, sunscreen and avoid exposure of children to the sun. When the index is equal to or greater than 11, the recommendations seek to avoid as much as possible exposure to sun and to take rest at home.
The district of Lisbon was today in the red level, the first and most dangerous of a scale of three, defined under the Plan Contingency for waves of heat. This level is very high temperatures that can bring serious problems to health.