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Warning on extreme temperatures in the Philippines

Published on: April 2, 2024
12:24

Manila, Apr 2 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned about heat-related illnesses, which become more prevalent with extreme temperatures.

Areas of Costa Rica register temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius

Published on: March 28, 2024
14:08

San José, Mar 28 (Prensa Latina) The hot days and high temperatures (around 40 degrees Celsius) in some areas of Costa Rica will persist in the coming days, a report from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) says.

After heavy heat, South Sudanese students return to classes

Published on: March 27, 2024
14:26

Juba, Mar 27 (Prensa Latina) The South Sudanese students should return to the classrooms next week at the end of the unusual and unexpected holiday decreed to protect them from the infernal heat that prevails in this African country, official media reported today.

Overwhelming heat affects Salvadorans

Published on: March 13, 2024
10:21

San Salvador, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) Temperatures near and above 40 degrees Celsius will continue affecting the population of El Salvador, according to forecasts of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN).

Too much heat forscast in El Salvador

Published on: March 11, 2024
13:09

San Salvador, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) Authorities from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) of El Salvador forecast maximum temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures of 23 in some regions of the country on Monday.

Mexico to face heat wave reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius

Published on: March 10, 2024
12:17

Mexico City, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) Mexico will be facing an intense heat wave reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius in six states, and very likely to have over 32 degrees Celsius across the rest of the territory, the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) warned on Sunday.

Southern Vietnam on alert for more intense heat and possible disaster

Published on: March 6, 2024
10:25

Hanoi, Mar 6 (Prensa Latina) The southern region of Vietnam remains alert to the possibility of new waves of more intense heat, which, added to the drought and a more severe saltwater intrusion, could cause serious disasters.

1 billion people left exposed to heat stress

Published on: February 9, 2024
15:10

Canberra, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) 2023 was the hottest year on record. Humidity is rising too. Heat and humidity are a dangerous combination, threatening all aspects of our lives and livelihoods.

Colombia seeks to minimize fire risks due to intense heating

Published on: February 1, 2024
10:12

Bogota, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The temperature increase in Colombia, caused by the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon, is forcing the Colombian government´s entities to take measures to minimize the occurrence of fires.

Heat wave in Paraguay maintains temperature at 43 degrees Celsius

Published on: January 31, 2024
10:22

Asuncion, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) Paraguay dawned on alert for a temperature of 43 degrees Celsius, according to the Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology, in the midst of a heat wave that sets records almost every week.

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