This second week of the year continues to be marked by hot days, with three already broadcast. Weather alerts for extremely high temperatures.
The information emanates from the Chilean Meteorological Directorate, which has so far provided a series of warnings for this type of event, which is now being upgraded to take into account the conditions that will begin in the coming hours.
According to the agency, the weather is expected to indicate this Maximum temperatures will reach 39 degrees Celsius in some areas of the country during the remainder of this week. Check the details below.
Although meteorological warnings indicate the presence of heat since Thursday, it is in the category of the highest weather alerts indicating a concentration of High temperatures at the end of the week.
The areas affected by the extreme rise in temperatures, according to meteorology, are as follows:
- Valparaíso area In the coastal mountain range, foothills and lower valleys (up to 38°C)
- Capital area In the coastal mountain range, valleys and slopes (up to 37°C)
- O’Higgins area In the coastal mountain range, valleys and slopes (up to 37°C)
- Muli area In coastal mountain ranges, valleys and foothills (up to 39°C)
- Noble area In coastal mountain ranges, valleys and foothills (up to 39°C)
- Biobio area In coastal mountain ranges, valleys and foothills (up to 39°C)
- Araucania region In Maleko District (up to 36°C)
- Los Rios area On the coast and coastal mountain range (up to 32°C)
The Ministry of Health’s general recommendations to avoid problems due to heat are the following:
- Keep your body hydrated throughout the dayPreferably with water.
- Wear light clothingLight colors and fresh fabrics.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight Between 10:00 and 17:00.
- Apply sunscreen with a Factor equal to or greater than 30And renewed every hour.
- Protecting the most vulnerable groupsSuch as boys, girls, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic diseases.
- Remember that Pets are also sensitive to heatMake sure they have water and shade at all times.
