With the heat forecast for this weekend, doctors are reminding everyone of the importance of staying well hydrated.

With a major heatwave expected this weekend across much of France, health authorities and doctors are urging people to stay hydrated. Temperatures could exceed 35 degrees Celsius in several regions, with particularly stifling nights that will hinder the body's recovery.

Faced with these periods of intense heat, experts remind us that it is essential to drink regularly throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty. Dehydration can quickly lead to fatigue, headaches, dizziness, cramps, or general malaise, particularly in the elderly, children, exposed workers, and people with chronic illnesses.

Sugary drinks and alcohol are not recommended.

Health professionals primarily recommend drinking water, avoiding alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinated beverages as much as possible, as these can worsen dehydration. Water-rich fruits such as watermelon, melon, strawberries, and cucumber are also recommended to help the body maintain proper fluid balance.

Authorities also remind people of the importance of adapting their activities during the hottest hours of the day. They advise limiting physical exertion between noon and 16 p.m., closing shutters and windows during the day, and seeking out cool or air-conditioned spaces whenever possible.

Health authorities on alert due to high temperatures

This first heatwave of late spring comes at a time when heatwaves are becoming increasingly frequent and earlier in Europe due to climate change. Every summer, healthcare professionals see an increase in consultations related to illness, dehydration, and heatstroke caused by high temperatures.

Health services are urging everyone to keep a close eye on their most vulnerable loved ones over the weekend, especially those living alone. Symptoms of severe dehydration or heatstroke can develop rapidly and require urgent medical attention.