The Ministry called in particular to pay special attention to infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and patients with chronic diseases.
Valentina Pino, from the Ministry’s Emergency Network, pointed out that in the case of minors, the system or ability to thermoregulate their bodies is not yet mature, which is why they need constant attention.
He explained that the most important symptoms are high body temperature, fatigue, weakness, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, edema of the lower extremities, convulsions, and exacerbation of chronic conditions.
This Saturday in the Santiago metropolitan area, thermometers could reach 37 degrees Celsius and reach 38 in areas such as Colina, Tiltil and Lampa.
Tomorrow, Sunday, the heat will move south, concentrated in the Maule and Los Rios regions, where maximum temperatures can be recorded at 39 degrees.
Andres Moncada, from the Meteorological Directorate, indicated that the red alert will be lifted on Monday, when the temperature stabilizes at 31 degrees, which is normal during the southern summer.
On the other hand, Director of the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service, Alicia Ciprian, announced that the current weather conditions, accompanied by strong and dry winds, are favorable for the outbreak of forest fires.
Cibrian determined that 99.7% of fires in Chile are caused by human activity, whether due to negligence, accidents or intent.
The authorities called on residents not to expose themselves to the sun’s rays, to use sunscreen, and to wear loose, light-colored clothing that covers most of the body.
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