How to stay cool on the hottest day of the year so far
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- 01 Jul 2020
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It’s going to be hot today. Really bloody hot. As we said yesterday – groin-swelteringly hot.
In some parts it could get to 35°C on what could be Britain’s hottest day in a decade. Or ever.
Here are a few things you can try to keep cool.
Drink water
Keeping hydrated is the most obvious and easiest thing to do. Not alcohol – it’s tempting to get the Pimms out, of course, but alcohol is dehydrating.
If you’re fasting for Ramadan it is important that you drink water if you feel unwell. The NHS says: ‘Islam doesn’t require you to harm yourself in fulfilling the fast. If a fast is broken, it will need to be compensated for by fasting at a later date.’
Run your wrists under a cold tap
Suprisingly refreshing – the science behind it is that one of your main veins passes through your wrists so it helps to cool your blood down quickly.
Simple but effective (Picture: Getty)
Don’t get a Routemaster bus
If you’re in London and see one of these shiny new buses, don’t bother getting them. Downstairs is particularly hot because they were built with windows that don’t open and air con as effective as an gnat’s fart. In fact public transport, particularly in London, is probably going to be pretty sh*tty generally.
Outside temperature infographic
Don’t be the guy that this guy saw
Stay out of the sun
Yes, yes, we don’t get much sun and you want to top up that tan, but seriously. Don’t go out there between 11am and 3pm for too long. The UV rays will be strong and you will burn quickly.
Close your curtains
It’ll help prevent your home from turning into some kind of sauna.
Wear cotton
Synthetic fabrics can trap heat while cotton soaks up your sweat. That means your moistness will evaporate more quickly.
Don’t go to the gym
The perfect excuse!
Ice cream!
If you’re not going to the gym you might as well throw all caution to the wind. Ice lollies might be a better alternative if you’re worried about calorie guilt kicking in.
Eat spicy food
It helps you to sweat better – there’s a reason why it’s eaten in hot countries, folks.
Chilli will keep you cool (Picture: Getty)
Get a thinner blanket
Or just use another sheet
Cut your hair
Or you could tie it up if that’s not an option
