In Mexicohigh temperatures are recorded, which reach 40 degrees and in other cities even up to 45 degrees Celsius, a fact that has triggered a series of measures by the inhabitants of this country as they manage to appease the heat , sweat and suffocation from the strong thermal sensation.
Mexicans have had no better idea than to look for alternatives to appease the harmful effects of the strong heat that afflicts Mexico. Many households use water to quench thirst and stay hydrated. In addition, with the water the classic baths or shower are made to reduce the sensation of heat.
In stores, soft drinks, juices and beers are also an alternative for the population to cool off. However, ice is the most demanded by Mexicans when looking for a solution to the heat wave they are facing.
According to the National Association of Small Commerce (ANPEC), the demand for ice has increased 65% in recent weeks, generating a shortage of this product and an increase in its price, reaching a doubling of the price of the item that has become a basic necessity. .
It should be noted that the presentation that Mexicans buy and demand the most is the 5 kilogram, whose prices vary and have increased since just last month, the bag of ice cost between 25 and 30 pesos, and today it is sold for up to 55 pesos, this represents 120% of its usual price.
What cities don’t have ice?
The heat wave has reached several states of Mexico and the ice in these cities no longer even exists due to the great demand.
One of the cities hardest hit by high temperatures is Monterrey, Nuevo León, because here the ice packs have run out for a week. Irapuato also faces the same problem.
When will ice be on sale again?
This is the question that Mexicans ask the most as they face high temperatures and it was Juan Manuel Garay, general director of Arctic Ice, an ice factory located in Mexico City, who spoke about this social problem.
“We have a shortage due to the heat wave, for new customers we don’t have any ice, for the next 10 days. Approximately until June 28 or 29, if after that date you want to contact us, we will be at your service”he claimed.