Hydration and light clothing to get through the intense heat/s. casali
Due to the high temperatures that are expected in the City, the Municipality of La Plata established the ‘Yellow’ Risk Attention Level until tomorrow inclusive. In this context, they provided recommendations to prevent heat stroke and dehydration, mainly in infants, children, older adults and people with chronic diseases.
“Until Tuesday, January 17, inclusive, the City of La Plata will be under the influence of a hot air mass that will favor the occurrence of minimum temperatures between 21ºC and 23ºC, and maximum temperatures between 32ºC and 34ºC, which will bring some thermal discomfort. ”, reported the Commune Hydrometeorology Directorate.
“However, the persistence of high temperatures can affect the level of comfort, so it is recommended to pay attention to the elderly, babies and children who are the population most prone to the effects of heat stroke,” detailed the report. official.
They also added that as of yesterday a period of high temperatures is entered, for which the communal authorities raised the Risk Attention Level to ‘Yellow’.
RECOMMENDATIONS
As a result of this forecast, residents and especially older adults and sick people are recommended to drink plenty of water during the day and eat fresh food, such as fruits and vegetables.
In addition, it is urged to wear light clothing, light colors, a cap or hat, and dark glasses; use sunscreen; avoid alcoholic beverages as they increase body temperature and consequently fluid loss; as well as sugary drinks and hot infusions.
Likewise, it is suggested to increase the consumption of liquids without waiting to be thirsty, eat lightly, eat fruits and vegetables, stay in ventilated or conditioned spaces, reduce physical activity and not be exposed to the sun between 10 and 16 hours.
For the youngest, specialists advise continuous hydration, especially with natural juices and in the case of infants, offer the chest more frequently and keep them in cool and ventilated places.
Other options for children and newborns is to bathe them and wet them frequently; dress them in loose and light clothing; avoid exposing them to the sun, especially at midday, and never stay with them inside a parked or closed vehicle.
In addition, residents were asked to be informed about the forecast and attentive to the recommendations of the Municipality, through the official channels of the Commune.
In the event of any query, residents can contact municipal service line 147 and Civil Protection 103; while for medical emergencies on public roads, they must call SAME number 107.
FORECAST
The highest temperature of the week is expected today, with a maximum of 35 degrees in the afternoon. The morning will be 21 degrees and the night will be warm, with 27 degrees. For tomorrow the maximum will drop one degree and 34 degrees are expected in the afternoon. The rest of the week will have highs between 30 and 32 degrees.
