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State pensioners are being warned to guard themselves in opposition to the present chilly snap as extra snow is forecast throughout the UK.

Three yellow extreme climate warnings are presently in place up till Wednesday, affecting elements of Scotland, northern England, north Wales, the north Midlands and Northern Ireland.

The Met Office has mentioned as much as 20cm of snow may fall on larger floor in some areas, whereas between 5 and 10cm is anticipated on decrease floor and on Tuesday afternoon, the forecaster issued a contemporary warning for extra ice and snow.

Temperatures reached sub-zero for a lot of the UK on Monday evening, dropping to as little as -11.2C at Braemar in Aberdeenshire, and forecasters say the chilly entrance will proceed for a lot of this week, with daytime temperatures within the low single figures for many.

An amber chilly climate well being alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) overlaying north and east England, the Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber, whereas yellow alerts are in drive for the South East, South West and London till 6pm on Saturday.

The UKHSA has warned the chilly circumstances may very well be harmful for susceptible folks, together with these aged 65 and over and people with long-term well being circumstances.

It is suggested that susceptible folks and the aged warmth their house to not less than 18C in the course of the chilly climate as low indoor temperatures can have a critical impression in your well being.

You ought to attempt to scale back any draughts in your house to stop warmth from escaping, preserve your bed room home windows closed at evening and draw your curtains at nightfall to lock in warmth.

The UKHSA additionally recommends preserving transferring as a lot as potential if you are indoors and keep away from sitting nonetheless for greater than an hour as this may also help to maintain you heat.

Additionally, the Met Office has beforehand issued well being recommendation for the aged to remain wholesome throughout a bout of snowy climate.

The forecaster mentioned: “As we get older it becomes harder for our bodies to detect how cold we are, and it takes longer to warm up which can be bad for our health. For older people in particular, the longer the exposure to the cold, the more risk of heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia, depression, worsening arthritis and increased accidents at home (associated with loss of strength and dexterity in the hands).

“It is important to keep warm in winter both inside and outdoors. Keeping warm can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems. Eating regularly helps keep you warm so try to have at least one hot meal a day along with regular hot drinks.

“If you are heading outside for a walk or maybe some gardening, wear several layers of light clothes. Remember that several thin layers of clothing will keep you warmer than one thick layer as the layers trap warm air.

“It doesn’t matter what you do to keep active, as long as it’s something you enjoy and keeps you moving. There is strong evidence that people who are active have a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, depression and can also reduce the risk of falling.”