Meteolux has issued a yellow alert for relatively high temperatures and ozone levels across Luxembourg for Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 June 2021.
The ozone level warning will be in place nationwide today from 12:00 to 00:00 and tomorrow from 12:00 to 00:00. During these times, ozone levels in the air may exceed the pre-information threshold of 160 µg/m3.
The heat warning will be in place across the country today from 14:00 to 20:00 and tomorrow from 14:00 to 20:00. Maximum temperatures could reach between 30 °C and 32 °C.
In light of the high temperatures announced for the next few days, the Veterinary Services Administration of Luxembourg's Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development has appealed to pet owners and those who keep livestock to remain vigilant. To ensure animal welfare, those concerned should observe the following measures:
- animals must always have water in sufficient quantity and quality at their disposal;
- animals must not be left (even for a short time) in parked vehicles exposed to the sun;
- animals cannot be forced into excessive physical exercise during the hottest hours of the day;
- animals kept outside must have adequate natural or artificial shelter in order to protect themselves from the sun.
