In Guayaquilthe weekend saw the days with the highest temperatures so far in the month of April. In the afternoon hours of Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th the values reached up to 37 degrees at certain meteorological stations of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inamhi).
In areas such as Mucho Lote 2 and Montebello, values of up to 37.2 degrees. At the airport station, the highest temperature recorded so far in April is 35.6 degrees, exceeding the usual climatological average of 32 degrees. This during the weekend.
The technician Boris Malave He indicated that, in the afternoon, temperatures reach around 35 degrees in the center of the city, while in the north they can reach between 36 and 37 degrees. These values correspond to measurements under shade; however, the thermal sensation It can range between 38 and even 40 degrees outdoors.
Malavé recalled that a weather warning is in force and places the province of Guayas at alert level due to high temperatures. Conditions are marked by daytime warming and low humidity, which intensifies the heat during the day.
These conditions respond to the low humidity and slightly cloudy skies during the morning, which favors a progressive increase in heat throughout the day.
The Inamhi Guayaquil coach stressed that even at night and early morning there are elevated temperatureswith minimums between 25 and 26 degrees, above the normal average of 24.3 degrees.
In addition, levels of ultraviolet radiation extremely high on the Ecuadorian coast.
The entity maintains the recommendation to avoid direct sun exposure between 10:00 and 15:00.
If you go out, it is suggested to use sunscreenglasses, light clothing, and stay hydrated. It is also advisable to seek shade and avoid sudden changes in temperature, such as going from air-conditioned environments to outdoors with intense heat.
According to forecasts, these conditions will continue for all week. (YO)
