Environment Canadaissued a heat warning to Metro Vancouver during the first hot summer months.
Warnings issued on Sunday will continue until Monday in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, North Shore, Coquitlam Maple Ridge, Sally, Langley, Richmond and Delta.
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The Fraser Valley is expected to meet "heat warning standards", with daytime highs close to 34 degrees Celsius and teens having lows overnight.
In the rest of the region, daytime highs are expected to be in the early 30s and nighttime lows are expected to be in the late to mid teens.
In hot climates, the Canadian Ministry of the Environment reminds residents of an increased risk of heat-related illnesses.
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Canada's Ministry of the Environment said there will be some easing next week as temperatures are expected to return to near normal.
On the other hand, high temperatures also mean snowmelt, snow instability, and increased stream flow due to runoff.
Fever is expected, but the waters at this time are still cold and may pose a risk of hypothermia.
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