Weather in Lima: the heat wave will continue this week in the capital

The summer season continues to record high temperatures in the first days of March and the feeling of heat, especially at noon, continues to be stifling. For this week, temperatures will reach 28°C in some areas of the Lima metropolis, warned the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi).

Districts of Eastern Lima:

A partly cloudy sky is expected in this area of ​​the capital in the early hours of the day. In the afternoon, a cloudy sky is expected, gusts of wind and the presence of rain are not excluded.

Maximum temperature 28°C and minimum temperature 19°C.

Districts of Lima West:

A partly cloudy sky is expected in this area of ​​the capital in the early hours of the day. In the afternoon, a cloudy sky is expected and the presence of rain is not excluded.

Maximum temperature of 25°C and minimum temperature of 21°C.

Thing:

In this area of ​​Lima, skies with scattered clouds are expected during the early hours of the day, changing to clear skies around noon. In the afternoon, light rain is expected.

Maximum temperature of 26°C and minimum temperature of 16°C.

Huarochiri:

In this area of ​​Lima, skies with scattered clouds are expected during the early hours of the day, changing to cloudy skies in the afternoon. In addition, the presence of rain is not excluded.

Maximum temperature 18°C ​​and minimum temperature 7°C.

Senamhi said that although a petition has been filed slight drop in daytime temperatures, it is still within normal values. So far this month, on March 1, the A. Von Humboldt station, located in the La Molina district, recorded the highest temperature with 30.1°C. Meanwhile, on March 2, it reported a low of 18.5°C.

The entity also clarified that in Callao the temperatures continue to drop due to the presence of negative sea surface temperature anomalies near the coast.

On the other hand, the provinces of Cajatambo, Canta, Huaral, Huarochiri, Huaura and Oyon in the Lima region are on alert before the risk of landslides, landslides and floods due to moderate to extreme rain forecast until March 8.

Exposing yourself to intense sunlight for several hours during these days could be harmful to your health and lead to heat stroke chart. The infectious disease doctor from the National Institute of Health (INS), Maxime Espinoza Silvaexplained that when the body temperature exceeds 40°, at that time it is defined as heatstroke.

The main symptoms are:

– Fever

– Headache

– Scared of heights

– Nausea

– Dry mouth

– Reddened skin

– Loss of consciousness

To avoid this situation, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) provided the following recommendations:

– Stay hydrated, consume between 6 and 8 glasses of water a day.

– To use wide brimmed hats and wear loose cotton clothing.

– Maintain home environments and ventilated work spaces. If necessary, use a fan.

– Avoid excessive exposure to the sun, especially between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

– avoid alcohol and foods that are bulky, fatty, or high in sugar.