HEALTH BOSSES in Hampshire have warned people to stay safe in the sun as temperatures rocket to a scorching 30 degrees.

The blazing heat will see Hampshire hotter than some exotic locations across the world including Sydney, Rome and Rio in Brazil.

Now local GPs along with health chiefs have told people to take precautions to stay safe in the sun.

With the Met Office issuing a level two warning of heatwave conditions in Hampshire, there is a high risk of deyhydration, overheating, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

If the mercury reaches a possible 31 degrees, which the Met Office said could happen, it will be on-par with Havana in Cuba and parts of Africa.

This weekend thousands are expected to take in a taste of India at the Mela Festival in Hoglands Park, take a dip in Lymington’s famous Lido or head to the beach to soak up the sun.

Dangers Last weekend South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) dealt with a huge increase in calls, and has warned of the dangers of people jumping into waterways.

The SCAS operations director for Hampshire, Mark A i n s w o r t h said: “It may be very appealing to jump i n t o water to cool off on a hot s u m - m e r ’ s day but p e o p l e need to be aware how dangerous it really is.

“Water can look calm on the surface but contain unseen debris; rivers in particular can have treacherous undercurrents.

The message is simple, enjoy the summer, respect the sun stay out of open water, and stay safe.”

The West Hampshire C l i n i c a l Commissi o n i n g Group has i s s u e d advice to those enjoying the sun.

T h e s e include wearing a hat and applying plenty of high factor suncream and drinking fluids to stay hydrated.

The blistering temperature doesn’t just affect people sunbathing – buildings and bridges can also feel the heat.

Last year when temperatures reached 29C in July, it melted the surface of the Cobden Bridge in Bitterne Park, Southampton, turning it into a sticky mess.

The sunny conditions look set to continue in Hampshire with spells of fine, dry weather, with spells of showers few and far between through to the beginning of August.