The capital of Neuquén leads the ranking of extreme temperatures throughout the country. San Antonio Oeste and the Rio Negro resort Las Grutas They also appear in the top 10 of the hottest cities.
According to him National Meteorological Service (SMN), at 4 p.m. the capital of Neuquén It had a temperature of 39°C and was the hottest in the country.
In fourth place was San Antonio and Las Grutas with 37.2°C.
Maquinchao, for its part, closed the top ten in the ranking with 35.5°C and a thermal sensation of 38.9°C.
What are the recommendations in the event of an extreme heat event?
The SMN included on its page a series of recommendations against this type of extreme heat events, indicated by the Ministry of Health. Below is the complete list.
– Increase water consumption without waiting until you are 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 drinks.
– 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 for heat stroke and only the classic methods, mentioned above, can prevent and counteract it.