The second heat wave in Mexico has not given a truce in any part of the country, which caused a dozen states to break their record for high temperatures today.
According to the National Water Commission (Conagua), this May 10, ten cities in Mexico broke the record for the highest temperature that they had registered. Some had set their record ten years ago.
The highest temperature in Mexico
This Mother’s Day, Ciudad Victoria, in the state of Tamaulipasrecorded a record temperature of 47.4 degrees Celsius, surpassing its previous high of 46.0 degrees Celsius in May 1998.
For its part, Mexico Cityhome to around 10 million people, the thermometer set a new record of 34.3 degrees Celsius, beating the previous record from April 15, 2024, by one tenth.
The city of Pueblaa neighbor of the capital, broke its oldest record, recorded in 1947, by reaching 35.2 degrees Celsius on Friday, surpassing its previous mark of 34.3 degrees Celsius.
Health and safety alert
The authorities warn about risks to the health and safety of the population due to this unprecedented heat wave. It is urged to take precautions and measures to protect yourself from extreme heat and avoid possible medical complications.
The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and Civil Protection units in various entities have issued various recommendations for the population to remain on alert, given that there is still a heat wave in Mexico before the end of spring. .
Blackouts
It should be remembered that the intense heat has caused blackouts of several hours in some areas of the country, mainly in the north. To date, there have already been three consecutive days of blackouts, and another one is expected to occur in the following hours.
In addition, it has led to the suspension of classes in at least the state of San Luis Potosí, in the center of the country, where temperatures reached 50 degrees Celsius this week.
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