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AutoPublished: 28 June 2026 at 15:37

Is It Justified to Send Emergency Warnings for 35°C Heat?

Questions have been raised about whether the state's emergency warnings for 35°C temperatures are unnecessary, suggesting that it might be excessive concern and that responsibility should be left to individuals.

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A discussion has emerged on the portal iAuto.lv questioning the justification of sending emergency warnings for an expected 35°C heat. Some commentators argue that such alerts may be excessive concern from the state, and that such matters should be left to the discretion of parents and adults.

It is being asked whether the state truly needs to alert the public about weather conditions that are not extreme, and whether people are capable of assessing risks themselves. Warning systems of this type are typically used for extraordinary circumstances, but 35°C temperature, while hot, is considered a normal summer day in many parts of the world.

The question of the state's role in such situations remains open – are these unnecessary alarm bells that diminish the significance of warnings, or a necessary measure to protect health? The discussion continues, and readers are invited to share their opinions.

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