This natural phenomenon causes temperatures that exceed 43 degrees Celsius in the shade, being the hottest time of the year.
- The heat wave is a meteorological phenomenon where high temperatures and low rainfall are recorded in a period that covers 40 days.
- The thermal sensation increases up to 50 degrees Celsius.
Health and Civil Protection authorities of Campeche issued an alert before the beginning of the canicular period, the hottest 40 days of the year.
This natural phenomenon causes temperatures that exceed 43 degrees Celsius in the shade, being the hottest time of the year.
«It covers around 40 days, commenting that the heat wave has its characteristics that there tends to be a decrease in the amounts of rain that occur, there tends to be an increase in temperatures,» explained Rafael Chan Antillón, technical resident of the Conagua in Campeche.
The heat wave is a meteorological phenomenon in which high temperatures and low rainfall are recorded in a period that covers 40 days and which, according to forecasts, is expected to last this year at the end of August, affecting the states of the Gulf of Mexico.
«Horrible, you can’t even go out, you sweat and everything and you have to drink a lot of water to be able to go out, because you can’t go sightseeing and everything,» said Fabiola Martínez, a citizen.
Santos Pat, 60 years old, is dedicated to caring for and washing vehicles in a parking lot, mentioning that this year the dog days came stronger because the heat is unbearable.
«The heat is strong, unbearable right now, more than with the heat of the sheet you feel more, you feel like you’re inside an oven,» said Santos Pat, a car washer.
«Very strong, very strong heat, it’s hotter, that’s why they call it the heat wave,» said Agustina Huicab, a citizen.
Due to the high levels of humidity, the thermal sensation increases up to 50 degrees Celsius, so it is recommended to always be hydrated to avoid heat stroke.
With information from Gerardo Sánchez
