Majorca crisis as UK tourists warned with temps to hit 41C in the shade

British holidaymakers are being warned of a Majorca heatwave which is forecast to go over the 41C mark – in the shade.

An orange warning has been issued by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) as temperatures skyrocket.

The Balearic Ministry of Health has issued a warning for people to ‘take extreme precautions’ ahead of what will be a second heatwave in the area this month.

People are being warned that this heatwave will last longer than the first, which saw predicted temperatures of 44C in mid-July, Birmingham Live reports.

Those in Majorca are being advised to stay out of the sun in the central hours of the day and avoid sports or activities that require effort outdoors, as heat stroke may occur.

People are also being advised to drink plenty of water and wear cool clothing, especially the elderly and children, who are the most vulnerable to extreme temperatures. People or animals should also not be left inside a parked and closed vehicle

Temperatures exceeded 40C in the municipalities of Sa Pobla and Porreres on Tuesday with 33C being the lowest temperature recorded.

The Balearics endured a torrid night on Tuesday night, with the mercury not dropping below 25C in several areas at night, according to experts, when the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees, it is difficult to fall asleep.

The month of August will offer some relief from the scorching temperatures with conditions expected to cool slightly.

However, temperatures will still remain very high so the island will remain immersed in the heatwave.

Public health advisers have gone so far as to warn Brits that their holidays are “at risk” due to the extreme heat. Héctor Tejero, the head of health and climate change at Spain’s health ministry, said “vulnerable” tourists may not be able to cope with the heat.

Mr Tejero said: “It’s a real risk because the big Spanish sol y playa tourist areas – the areas that are most dependent on tourism – are places where the impact of climate change is going to be greatest in Spain.”