As an “unprecedented heat wave” he described the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inamhi) the climatic behavior that has been recorded in recent days in the Ecuadorian coast.
The entity reported that they have registered higher temperatures than normal in various sectors of the country, especially on the Coast.
Locations with high temperatures
Among the localities with high values are Guayaquil with 35.6 degreesSanta Rosa (El Oro) with 35.8 degrees, Portoviejo (Manabí) with 35 degrees, La Concordia (Santo Domingo) with 32.8 degrees and Pichilingue (Los Ríos) with 34 degrees.
The Inamhi announced that the thermal sensation can be even higher and reach around 40 degrees in some locations, especially between 10:00 and 15:00, when solar radiation is most intense.
“This is due to the combination of air temperature, relative humidity and poor ventilation,” the entity reported in a statement.
High temperatures derive from the entry of dry air masses from the ocean Peaceful and the influence of South Pacific Anticyclone. As a result, the institute indicated, the environment becomes hotter, especially in coastal sectors.
Forecast and recommendations
For the period of April 9 to 12 An increase in daytime temperatures was warned in much of the Ecuadorian coast.
In the short term, Inamhi cited, these conditions “could be maintained during the next daysIn fact, the ultraviolet radiation forecast for April 13 places several provinces, including Guayas, with rates between very high and extremely high.
Given this prognosis, the population was reiterated to avoid prolonged sun exposurehydrate more frequently, wear light clothing and stay informed through official channels. (YO)
