Jamaicans are being urged to stay hydrated this summer as the Meteorological Service predicts the season to be even hotter-than-normal.

“A noticeable increase in temperatures is expected, as several meteorological stations have already recorded unusually high temperatures, indicating the potential for a hotter-than- normal period,” the Met Service said in response to Observer Online queries.

The warning comes as several European countries, including France, experience intense heat waves.