High temperatures, from today the working schedule for these three categories, what is said in the MSA decision

From today until July 20th, pregnant women will be fired, chronically ill citizens will work part-time to four hours, and work in the construction sector in open environments during 11:00-17 o'clock, according to the Health Ministry's decision.

The decision came on the basis of recommendations by the Kosovo National Public Health Institute, due to considerable temperature growth.

This decision has been taken in view of the best practices for protecting workers' health and safety during temperatures of”, the report says.

The ministry has warned other measures.

Depending on the temperatures that prevail during July and August 2024, additional measures are taken. ”

Otherwise, the heat wave in the country will continue during this weekend, according to “Weather Management”.

Hours of the afternoon around mountainous areas, with stronger growth in the clouds, can be expected for a downpour of rain and thunder. Minimum temperatures drop to 18C and 20C, with maximum temperatures reaching 35C and 37C, locally 38C.

The heat wave, under the latest trends, will likely last for the next week, until the second half, when temperatures drop trends appear.

“From the second half of the week comes signals to have downpour developments and thunders in mountain parts of the country, but can also include lower parts by going to the following weekend. The temperatures after an increase at the beginning of the week, up to 37C and 38C, could drop to 34C and 35C”, said the announcement.

After the 22nd, temperatures still remain high over 30C, while even the signals to resurface remain present, mainly in the form of vegetation. Minimum temperatures, especially from urban areas, are not expected to drop below 20C, including tropic nights