To take out hats or umbrellas to cover themselves from the sun, as the Secretariat for Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) warned that a very hot environment will follow, as well as high levels of UV radiation in Mexico City.
In the past two days, the yellow and orange alerts have even been activated, due to the high temperatures in some municipalities, so here we will recall the meaning of the color of each of the warnings.
And this morning the SGIRPC stressed that: “There will be high levels of UV radiation. We suggest that you do not expose yourself to the sun's rays for a long time.” In addition, he announced that this April 1, a minimum temperature of 15 degrees Celsius will be recorded, as well as a maximum of up to 30°C.
On March 30, the Orange Alert was activated due to the forecast of high temperatures of 31 to 33 degrees Celsius between 13:00 and 17:00, which were recorded on Thursday, March 31, 2022, in the districts of Cuauhtémoc, Gustavo A. Madero, Iztacalco and Venustiano Carranza.
According to Civil Protection, the Yellow Alert was also implemented due to the forecast of high temperatures of 28 to 30 degrees Celsius at the same time in the districts of Alvaro Obregon, Azcapotzalco, Benito Juárez, Coyoacán, Iztapalapa, Miguel Hidalgo, Tlahuac and Xochimilco.
What is the meaning of alert colors?
The classification of alert levels in Mexico City is used to determine the degree of risk that the entity is placed in relation to heat waves as in this case, as well as low temperatures, rain or wind.
The classification colors are divided into purple, red, orange, yellow and green, which represent the level at which CDMX is, depending on the weather events that occur.
* Green Alert. - It represents a normal climate, with temperatures up to 28 degrees Celsius.
* Yellow Alert. - Warns of high temperatures ranging from 28 to 30 degrees.
* Orange Alert. - In this case, high temperatures between 31-33°C are also forecast.
* Red Alert. - Much higher temperatures ranging from 34 to 36 degrees will be marked.
* Purple Alert. - This is triggered when the intensity is much higher and can cause damage. In the case of high temperatures it is announced when they are above 36 degrees.
It should be remembered that alert levels will be announced at the corresponding time of year through the SGIRPC Twitter account (@SPCCDMX).
The objective of informing the population in a timely manner is to take preventive and protective actions by trained personnel in the areas most likely to be affected. The deployment of security operations may also be considered, emergency telephones are made available to the public and the population is urged not to be exposed to the open air.
What are the recommendations with high temperatures?
-Use sunscreen
-Wear light-colored clothes
-Use sunglasses
-Wear a hat or cap.
-Avoid exposure to the sun for a long time.
One of the warnings to prevent gastrointestinal diseases is not to eat on public roads, as food breaks down more easily.
In the event of any emergency, citizens may call 911, Locatel: 5658 1111, and the SGIRPC at the following number: 5683 2222.
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