The AEMET launches a prediction of the terrifying weather in the Canary Islands

08/18/2023 at 17:47

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The State Meteorological Agency has provided new warnings for high temperatures

The health risk will continue in some municipalities until August 23, extending to Lanzarote, El Hierro and La Gomera

The State Meteorological Agency has provided new warnings for high temperatures, as announced the Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands. According to the report, the health risk will continue in some municipalities until August 23, extending to Lanzarote, El Hierro and La Gomera.

In Tenerife the thermometers will rise from Saturday, especially in Candelaria and Arafoareas affected by the fire. At this time, the work of the emergency services on the ground is essential.

The Government has issued a guide of recommendations for all affected populations, taking extreme caution in people over 65 years of age, lactating, pregnant, environmental, local and occupational, among other people. Mainly, you have to stay as long as possible in cool placesheated or seek the shade, cooling off when necessary.

It is fundamental rreduce physical activity and not practice sports outdoors, especially during the central hours of the day. Let’s not forget stay hydrated and drinking water or liquids frequently, avoiding caffeine, alcohol or highly sugary drinks.

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