It has been barely four days since autumn began and changes in temperature are already noticeable. In Lima, the Peruvian National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi) predicted that the maximum temperature of the Thursday 24 March will be 27°C. Regarding the minimum temperature, it was noted that it would be 16°C and that there will be partial cloudy sky in the early hours of the morning varying to partial cloudy sky around noon, partial cloudy sky at sunset, gusts of wind.
In West Lima, the maximum temperature would reach 23°C, while the minimum would be 17°C. Fog is expected with cloudy skies in the early hours of the morning varying to partial cloudy sky, in the afternoon cloudy sky, gusts of wind.
“Since March 16, we have an increase in winds that affect the temperature and help to cool down. These winds have that cold feeling because they come from the mountains. Citizens must take their precautions: always wear a jacket or sweater, the arrival of autumn always brings fog, drizzle and rain, especially in June when we are on the verge of winter,” said Senamhi about the changes in climate behavior shortly after the start of the new season.
“The La Niña phenomenon is present in the Central Pacific Ocean, between the coasts of South America and Indonesia, but not entirely on the Peruvian coast. The characteristics of the climate we present do not always refer to 'La Niña'. At the moment, we are in neutral conditions,” said Tania Ita, a specialist in the Subdirectorate of Climate Prediction of Senamhi, about the gradual changes.
Senamhi also warned that on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th there will be a drop in night temperature in the regions of Apurimac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, Ica, Moquegua, Puno and Tacna. On Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th in Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, Puno, San Martin and Ucayali there will be rain in the jungle areas of these regions.
SUN CARE
On Tuesday, March 23, several areas of the capital recorded high levels of ultraviolet radiation such as Ancón and Carabayllo, which recorded 8 new figures indicating that they are very high levels. Carabayllo recorded 11 points, which places him in the category of extremely high while Jesús María, although with 6 points, can still be considered within the high level.
It is important that citizens take the necessary measures to prevent this heavy exposure to the sun from causing discomfort to their health. Whether you are outside or inside the house, it is important that you apply sunscreen every two hours. The correct way, according to skincare specialists, is to pour the cream along two fingers and then apply them to the face. In the same way, continue with hands and legs and the rest of the body in case it is exposed to solar radiation.
When leaving home, try to cover your arm and legs as long as possible, otherwise don't forget to apply protector every two hours. For the protection of the face, it is quite useful to wear caps or hats with a wide brim to generate as much shade as possible on the skin.
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