Through its profiles on social networks, the agency warned citizens to take precautions. Among the most affected territories are Mendoza, San Juan, San Luis, and Buenos Aires.
In some regions, the SMN indicated that the temperature may exceed 40 degrees Celsius and urged special attention to children and the elderly.
According to this entity, the red level indicates that the most dangerous temperatures are registered and may affect all persons, including healthy ones.
Its declaration ensures that the population, health agencies, civil protection, emergencies, and disaster risk management take preventive measures, mitigation, and response.
In turn, orange indicates a moderate to high effect on health with consequences that can become very dangerous, especially for at-risk groups.
Recommendations include increasing water consumption, avoiding caffeinated beverages, and sun exposure between 10:00 and 16:00 local time.
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