This Monday, thehe provinces of Neuquén and Río Negro continue to face extreme temperatures, marking an overwhelming situation in Northern Patagonia. Since Thursday, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) has been issuing red, orange and yellow alerts, warning of dangerous weather conditions. Look at the detail.
In Neuquén, the thermometer is expected to reach 35°C, while in Las Grutas, the expected maximum is 28°C. In General Roca, Temperatures could reach 36°C, and in Bariloche a maximum of 26°C is anticipated, figures that remain unusually high for the region.
Maximum temperatures in Neuquén, Roca, Bariloche and Las Grutas: the details for this Monday
Recommendations against the heat wave
Authorities urged the population to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related health problems. Recommendations include staying hydrated, avoiding prolonged sun exposure, and seeking cool places during the hottest hours of the day.
Points in the province of Neuquén according to the alert level:
Rojo: Confluencia, East of Loncopue, east of Añelo, East of Pehuenches, Picún Leufú, east of Ñorquín, west of Pehuenches, south of Chos Malal, south of Minas.
Orange: Catan Lil, Collón Cura, Zapala, Aluminé low area, Huiliches low area, Lácar low area.
Points in the province of Río Negro according to the alert level:
Rojo: East of El Cuy, General Roca, Adolfo Alsina coast, Conesa, Adolfo Alsina Plateau, San Antonio Plateau and Valcheta
Orange: Pilcaniyeu plateau, Ñorquincó plateau, Nueve de Julio, west of El Cuy, Veinticinco de Mayo.
What does Red alert and Orange alert mean?
Red level: that it can cause a high to extreme effect on health and that this level is very dangerous because these temperatures can affect all people, even healthy ones
Orange level: that has a moderate to high effect on health, and that can be very dangerous, especially for risk groups.