Heat

A woman died from a suspected heat-related medical emergency at the Carson Jazz Festival in California, while organizers faced heavy criticism for failing to halt the event or remove the body.

Hot and summery weather continues across Israel as Yom Kippur approaches. Temperatures will rise slightly above seasonal averages, bringing heavy heat loads nationwide.

Today, Wednesday, will be fair after morning clouds dissipate. Temperatures will rise slightly, especially in mountain and inland areas, with an increase in heat load across the country.

Drinking enough is an important part of protection against dehydration, but it is not always enough. In the Israeli heat, the body loses not only water but also salts, and the feeling of thirst does not always arrive in time. How to identify that the body is starting to dehydrate, who is at increased risk, and what simple habits can help maintain fluid balance?