According to National Metereological Service, in most of the Mexican territory we are under the effects of the third heat wave of the year, with a hot to extremely hot environment in 22 states of the country; and authorities predict that this phenomenon will not subside until June 18. Why is it so hot in Mexico?
In fact, according to the National Water Commission (WITH WATER), This week Nuevo León and Tamaulipas will reach maximum temperatures above 45 °C!
Entities with maximum temperatures of 40 to 45 °C:
- lower california
- sonorous
- sinaloa
- Nayarit
- Jalisco
- Colima
- Michoacan
- Warrior
- Morelos
- oaxaca
- Chiapas
- Durango (west)
- Chihuahua (northeast)
- Coahuila
- San Luis Potosi
- Gentleman
- veracruz
- Tabasco
- campeche
- Yucatan
The states with maximums of 35 to 40 °C are:
- Baja California Sur
- zacatecas
- aguascalientes
- Guanajuato
- Queretaro
- State of Mexico (southwest)
- Puebla
- Quintana Roo
Finally, the third heat wave will cause Tlaxcala and Mexico City have maximum temperatures of 30 to 35 °C.
What is a heatwave?
Normally, the months in which high temperatures are expected are May, June and July, when the north of the Earth’s axis tilts towards the sun and it is summer in our hemisphere.
However, a wave or heat wave is defined as a period of excessive temperature, above average, almost always combined with humidity, which is maintained for more than three consecutive days.
Likewise, heat waves are air masses that press downwards due to gravity, and due to the lack of wind and clouds, cause a warming of the environment, aggravated in cities by urban sprawl; deforestation and forest fires; air pollution, industrial activity and the vehicle fleet.
Consequently, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned of an increase in global heat waves since 1994, with multiple consequences for people’s health. , as they can cause sunstroke, fainting, heat stroke, dehydration, diarrhea and even skin diseases. In addition to thermal stress.
How to protect yourself from these weather phenomena
- Avoid sunbathing and doing strenuous activities between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing with long sleeves.
- Hydrate! Even if you are not thirsty.
- Eat fresh food, fruits, vegetables and currant popsicles.
- Stay in the shade.
- Wear sunscreen (minimum F15), sunglasses, cap or hat.
Differences between exhaustion and heat stroke
The heat wave in Mexico can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke, neither is good, but they have their differences. We present the symptoms of each one according to the Mexican Red Cross.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion
- Tachycardia
- Fast breathing
- Exhausted
- sweating
- Headache
- Weakness
Symptoms of heat stroke
- hot skin
- Loss of consciousness
- seizures
- Confusion
- delusions
- Shaking chills
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