The Mexico City has experienced a new temperature record on May 7, reaching 33.4 degrees Celsius, the highest figure recorded since 2003.
This increase It occurs in the context of the second heat wave that affects the regionmarking a historical milestone in the measurements of the National Meteorological Service (SMN).
The Tacubaya Observatory confirmed that this record exceeds the previous record of 33 degrees Celsius, observed on the same day twenty-one years ago.
The National Water Commission (Conagua) reported that the maximum temperature in the Mexico City International Airport area was also significant, reaching 32.0 degrees Celsius.
These increases in temperature have activated climate alerts in various municipalities of the capital.
The orange alert, which indicates temperatures between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius, has been issued for Azcapotzalco, Benito Juárez, Coyoacán, Cuauhtémoc, Gustavo A. Madero (GAM), Iztacalco, Iztapalapa, Tlalpan and Venustiano Carranza.
In addition, a yellow alert, indicative of evening temperatures ranging between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius, has been declared for Álvaro Obregón, Miguel Hidalgo, Tlalpan and Xochimilco.
These alerts are intended prepare and protect the population in the face of extreme conditions that could persist during this heat wave.
The authorities have turned to social networks to disseminate recommendations and keep citizens informed about the necessary precautions to face this unusual increase in temperatures.
This climatic event highlights the importance of preventive and adaptation measures against extreme weather events, which are increasingly frequent in the world. context of global climate change.
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