Alert for high temperatures and extremely high UV radiation in Ecuador

The daytime temperature will increase significantly nationwide through Friday, June 23. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inamhi) activated weather warning No. 30 that warns of temperatures that will reach 33 degrees Celsius in some provinces of the country.

The increase in temperature will be registered between 10:00 and 16:00, especially in the Inter-Andean and Litoral regions.

The increase in temperature will be registered between 10:00 and 16:00, especially in the Inter-Andean and Litoral regions. According to Inamhi, the provinces with the greatest impact will be Guayas, Santo Domingo and Bolívar as a whole. In addition, in areas of Pichincha, Imbabura, Cotopaxi, Cañar and Azuay, the temperature level will oscillate between 27 ° and 30 °.

These climatic conditions respond to the low humidity in the environment, as well as to the entrance of masses of dry and warm air, among other factors. All this could affect crops and animals, mainly due to dehydration. Likewise, it could cause damage to the skin of people who are exposed to solar radiation for a long time and without protection.

This week, in addition, ultraviolet radiation will be between very high and extremely high. This condition will also register between 10:00 and 16:00 and can cause significant damage to the skin.

Therefore, according to INAMHI, it is extremely important to follow these recommendations:

How to protect ourselves from UV radiation?

-Use light-colored protective clothing such as: long-sleeved shirts or jackets

-Stay hydrated

-Apply sunscreen

-Use hat and glasses

-Use an umbrella to protect yourself from the sun.

-Look for shade and do not expose yourself to the sun for a long time.