2024-01-22 19:34:42
The heat wave gives no respite in the region and neither will it in the coming days. According to forecasts, temperatures from today until Saturday will remain on average at 36 degrees Celsius and in some regions they might reach 40 degrees. In this panorama, San Antonio Oeste. Río Negro is currently the hottest town in the country with 39.1 degrees Celsius, followed by Viedma with 38 degrees. The capital of Neuquén came in third place with 36.8 degrees. Bariloche is calm in seventh place with 34.9 degrees, but taking into account that it is pure mountain range, the temperature is high.
The shirt sweats, and these days it’s literal. Clothes are annoying, mood becomes complex, everything you touch is hot, ventilating doesn’t help. There is no desire other than to run to the river or the pool, when you have the possibility, of course. And it is what thousands of Valletanos chose to resist this burning summer.
In the spas of the region there is no longer room for even one more lounge chair. A light lunch, a cool drink and several dips are the ritual for children and adults. In the pools of private clubs the situation is replicated. And this is where the work of lifeguards becomes fundamental.
The secretary general of Neuquén Lifeguard UnionAriel Tarifeño, commented that this season the flow of the Neuquén and Limay rivers increased, The greater influx of bathers to the riverside area compared to previous years and the heat wave required the redesign of the coverage of the beach security operation.
«The lifeguard posts are located in front of the dangerous areas of the river. This year, With the flood, we had to redistribute to other points. For example, on Solalique Street last year we had 5 stalls and now we had to add one more. But in any case we are still few, this month of the 161 lifeguards affected by the seaside security operation, 17 are in the vacation colonies. So on the river the work increased a lot,” he explained.
The appearance of the Limay changed a lot from last year to this year, first because the river is not static in its bed and second because of the greater flow. With which Entering the water requires precautions. From the lifeguard union they reported that in the week of the end-of-year holidays, 80 rescues were carried out, in the first week of January there were 70 and in the second the figure dropped to 50. “It is a very high number compared to the 2023,” Tarifeño added.
Recommendations for a safe dip
• The first thing is to always keep in mind that The river bed changes from summer to summer. Where last year the water was knee-deep, this season there may be a pool or whirlpool.
• Before entering the river, you must consult the lifeguards regarding safe areas, especially those people who visit the region’s rivers for the first time. “We have cases of tourists throwing themselves on island 132, which is a very dangerous place because of the depth and the strong current,” Tarifeño said.
• It is essential to respect all instructions of the staff of the spa security operation and do not enter areas that are not enabled for bathing.
• For adults, especially on these days of extreme heat where the spas are crowded with people, do not neglect minors, mainly when they get into the river. But also, be careful that they do not stray away from the family group because they can become disoriented and lost.
In the shade and with care
A moment in the water can help a lot to overcome the intense heat that is being recorded these days. But when it comes to matte and shadow, it is alsoIt is necessary to take some care to avoid heat strokes that affect health.
Although the public hospital guards assured that no consultations have yet been registered for this problem, health professionals recommend keeping in mind that the only water that hydrates is the one you drink. Here are some tips:
• First step, always hydrate. It is necessary to drink 2 to 3 liters of water per day. Avoid sugary, alcoholic or caffeinated drinks that contribute to dehydration.
• Churro and fried cakes are allowed. But “mechadas” with a fruit and vegetable intake fresh that provide a good proportion of water.
• «Do not forget that what is harmful to health is excess and not exposure to the sun, be responsible,” say the professionals in charge of the “Healthy Points” program of the Neuquén Ministry of Health. Always use sunscreen, factor 50 is ideal, 40 also works. Place it half an hour before exposure to sunlight, every two hours or following getting out of the water.
• Always wear a cap or hat and sunglasses. Choose light clothing at all times to minimize the sun’s impact on the body. Always choose shady places.
• Important thing. Do not be under fever from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., when solar radiation is greater and more dangerous. In this time slot, you must also avoid physical-sports activities.
• Babies should not be exposed to the sun. If you cannot avoid it, put non-protective sunscreen on them, keep them in the shade with a hat and clothing that covers a large part of their body. They should also drink water or breast milk to stay hydrated.
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