2024-02-04 11:21:00
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) confirmed this Sunday the red alert due to extreme temperatures in much of the province of Neuquén, affected by intense heat since the middle of last month. Look at the details of the areas reached.
Red alert for extreme temperatures in these areas of Neuquén
Although originally the alert also covered departments in the east of the province, it currently reaches, above all, those located in the west and north. Among them are Loncopué, Picunches, Ñorquín, Minas, Chos Malal, and the Aluminé mountain range.
This region remains for a week under extreme temperatures, so its condition under red alert has not changed. As the weekend progresses the temperature will drop to 30° C.
Heat wave in Neuquén: the recommendations of the Ministry of Health
-Increase water consumption without waiting to be thirsty to maintain adequate hydration.
-Do not expose yourself to the sun excessively, not even in the middle of the day (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.).
-Pay attention to babies, boys and girls and the elderly.
-Avoid drinks with caffeine, alcohol or very sugary.
-Avoid very abundant meals.
-Eat vegetables and fruits
-Reduce physical activity.
-Wear light, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing; hat, dark glasses.
-Stay in ventilated or conditioned spaces.
-Remember that there is no pharmacological treatment once morest heat stroke and only the classic methods, mentioned above, can prevent and counteract it.
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