The agricultural sector is experiencing concern due to the high temperatures expected in the coming days. In the face of the meteorological alert issued by the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred), which predicts an intense heat wave from Friday until next Monday in six regions of the country, The National Agricultural Association has made an urgent appeal to strengthen prevention measures to protect the health of agricultural workers and prevent forest fires.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the head of the Somali National Army, Antonio Walker, indicated this “The coming days will be complicated, as the temperature may exceed 37 degrees in some municipalities between the regions of Valparaiso and Los Ríos. We therefore ask not to carry out agricultural and forestry tasks during the hottest hours.In order to protect workers and reduce the risk of forest fires.
The union leader added: If it is impossible to perform a “zero slaughter” procedure, additional precautions must be takenSuch as working in the shade, using sunscreen, and ensuring the availability of drinking water for continuous hydration. He also suggested adjusting workday schedules so that activities start earlier, avoiding the hottest hours.
The SMA also made additional recommendations. The union stressed the importance of frequent irrigation to maintain crop moisture. It was also recalled Breeders must take extraordinary measures to prevent animals from dehydratingMake sure they get enough water to drink and keep them in cool places.
Regarding forest fires, calls were made to act responsibly and to prevent and report dangerous actions. To this end, he pointed out the importance of farmers adhering to fire prevention and respecting the agricultural burning calendar.
