Heat warning issued for city of Toronto

The city of Toronto's top doctor issued a heat warning for the city Sunday, as temperatures rose over 30 C, with a humidex of 34 C, according to Environment Canada.

During theheat warning, Dr. David McKeownis encouragingTorontonians to check up on family, friends and neighbours, especially isolated adults and seniors, who are at greater risk of heat-related illness.

Others at risk are people with chronic illnesses, people with limited mobility,those withsome mental health illnesses, infants and young children, and people who arehomeless.

McKeown says to drink a lot of water, even before you feel thirsty, take cool showers or baths, or use wet towels to cool down. Loose and light-coloured clothing is recommended, as well as wearing a hat when outside.

The public can also cool down atair-conditioned places like shopping malls, community centres or libraries.