Klaipėda beaches crowded amid heatwave; lifeguard warns of safety lapses

Klaipėda's beaches are experiencing a surge of visitors, with temperatures soaring and lifeguards urging caution. One woman required medical attention after suffering a heatstroke, highlighting the risks associated with the current heatwave.

Aleksandras Siakki, head of Klaipėda's lifeguards, noted that while the air temperature is 26 degrees Celsius with a refreshing breeze, the primary concern is the lack of supervision for children swimming alone while parents are sunbathing. He observed that many vacationers disregard warning signs about underwater pits and continue to swim despite the dangers. "If parents come to the beach to relax, they should come without children, and if they come with children, they need to work – to look after them," Siakki stated.

Siakki also advised that elderly individuals and those with health issues should avoid the beach during peak daytime hours, specifically between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., due to the health risks. He further recommended against bringing pets to the beach, as they too are susceptible to heatstroke.

Looking ahead, forecasters predict continued hot and dry weather. Sunday is expected to see clear skies with temperatures ranging from 15-20 degrees Celsius at night to 31-36 degrees during the day. Monday could bring scattered showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures rising to 32-37 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, potentially reaching 26-31 degrees in western areas. Tuesday is also forecast to have localized rain and thunderstorms, with daytime temperatures between 26-31 degrees Celsius.

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The air temperature is 26 degrees Celsius, with a refreshing breeze. The main problem is that children are swimming alone, and parents are sunbathing at the same time. Moreover, vacationers are ignoring signs warning about holes and are swimming. They ask for a lifeguard's help, but as soon as he leaves, they do the same thing again. During vacation, they forget about safe swimming, about children. If parents come to the beach to relax, they should come without children, and if they come with children, they need to work – to look after them.