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Pigs in UK are being lathered with sunscreen as temperature hits dangerously high records

As the soaring temperatures have also started affecting farm animals, people have started taking necessary steps to ensure their survival.

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Updated Jul 19, 2022, 07:38 IST

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For example, Royal Welsh pigs are getting lathered with sunscreen lotion to protect them from the scorching sun, according to BBC. The pigs are being lathered up in factor 50, said the report.
According to reports, the animals being presented there will need extra care this summer in order for the to cope with the soaring temperatures.

UK is hot. Very very hot. It is currently hotter than ever as the weather forecaster issued its first-ever red “extreme heat” warning for several parts of England on Monday and Tuesday.

The Met department predicted that UK could have its hottest day ever on 18 July

Temperatures in London are typically around 21 degrees Celsius (70 F) during mid-July. But this summer, it could reach as high as 38C along with other major cities such as Birmingham and Manchester.

As the soaring temperatures have also started affected farm animals, people have started taking necessary steps to ensure their survival.

For example, Royal Welsh pigs are getting lathered with sunscreen lotion to protect them from the scorching sun, according to BBC. The pigs are being lathered up in factor 50, said the report.

The Royal Welsh Show is an agriculture affair and the biggest of its kind in UK that sees the participation of Royal Welsh pigs.

According to reports, the animals being presented there will need extra care this summer in order for the to cope with the soaring temperatures.

In the previous editions of the show, pigs were cooled down with blankets. But this year's record highs mean they will need extra protection.

“It’s great to have the sun back and have the sunshine, but please wear appropriate clothing. Dŵr Cymru will have water dispensers here, so bring your flasks and you can top up as much as you want. Wear a hat, sun cream and there’s plenty of places, shadows here to sit down under the marquees and stuff, so just be careful," Mared Jones, head of operations at the show, told BBC News.

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