Family Doctor at the Medical Center no. 9 in Tirana Artan Bitri told ATA today that “citizens should avoid going out during peak sun hours, 11.00-17.00, while should be more care taken with children and the elderly”.

Special care, said Bitri, should be shown especially by the persons chronically ill.

“For the cardiac patients with restrictions on the hydric regime, there is recommended consumption of 1.5 liters of water per day. If situations arise with increased fluid loss in these patients, a larger amount of water can be consumed, after consulting with their doctor,” said Bitri.

To eliminate problems from high temperatures, Bitri advised avoiding direct exposure to the sun, protection through a hat and light clothes and the use of protective creams.

Doctor Bitri said that, “Not only the chronically ill, but everyone should consume water and liquids, electrolytes, fruits and vegetables during the day”.

All those who suffer from chronic diseases should consult their family doctor or a specialist in order to better cope with the high temperatures of the summer season.

The groups most at risk of high temperatures are: the elderly, infants and young children, as well as people suffering from various chronic diseases such as: cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, thyrotoxicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), mental diseases, kidneys, renal failure, kidney stones, pregnant women, etc./k.s/p.s./

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku shared today on social media information on the situation as provided by the Albanian Road Authority.

Balluku appealed for caution from drivers in these days with temperatures below 0 °C.

“Use winter tires in areas where there is snow and frost, respect road safety and reduce speed”, said the minister.

Prime Minister Edi Rama also appealed for the respect of traffic rules.

“The country is affected by very low temperatures. Be careful!”, wrote Rama on social media.

The Albanian Road Authority said that the roads are open for traffic, but drivers should show increased caution.

However, it is reported that in Llogara the thermometer records -8°C, in Dibra -11°C, in Valbona -12°C, in Korça -7°C and in Darda -12°C./p.s./