A boy and girl dunk their heads in a water fountain during a heat wave in Montreal, Monday, July 2, 2018.A warm and very humid airmass will move into Southern Quebec on Friday and remain in place until Saturday. Humidex values will be high and approach 40, especially in heavily urbanized areas», says Environment Canada.
A heat wave is coming to Montreal this week with temperatures expected to reach as high as 35 C.Montreal recommends visiting areas such as parks, swimming pools, mist stations and libraries to cool off during heat waves. A heat wave is coming to Montreal this week with temperatures expected to reach as high as 35 C.
"Climate change is affecting Canadians' health, safety and quality of life," an ECCC news release says. "We are already facing record-breaking climate conditions, with wildfires and extreme heat becoming more frequent." The city of Montreal recommends people spend some time during the day in air-conditioned spaces, and also has mist stations available for cooling off outdoors.
Sang said she is most worried about older populations, especially those in long-term care homes that don't have proper air conditioning or ventilation.
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