hoteliers warn tourists of the risks of the heat wave

Given the upcoming arrival of a “heat dome,” which will remain for several days or even weeks in much of the country, and in which temperatures above 45 degrees are predicted for Quintana Roo, hoteliers warn tourists about of the phenomenon.

“The heat is quite strong, so we are reminding member hotels to inform their guests not to get overconfident,” said Alejandro Cañedo, of the Holbox Hotel and Motel Association.

He added that “as a precautionary measure, we are also giving wet wipes for tourists to freshen up. “Let them choose to be more in the shade and reiterate to them that there are doctors, in case they feel bad because they have abused sun exposure.”

The intense heat wave will not only continue for at least the next 10 days, but a “heat dome,” also known as a heat dome, is a mass of hot air that forms in the atmosphere. , especially during periods of high temperatures and stable weather conditions.

This phenomenon occurs when a layer of warm air accumulates near the Earth’s surface and is trapped by a layer of cooler air above it. As a result, heat concentrates and intensifies, creating extremely hot and stifling weather conditions.

Heat domes can persist for several days or even weeks, causing heat waves dangerous to human health, especially for vulnerable groups such as young children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions.

As reported REPORTUR.mxIn Yucatán, Quintana Roo, Campeche and Veracruz there are high temperatures and solar radiation above limits. Thermometers have reached 44 degrees in the shade and the population has been recommended not to expose themselves and avoid heat stroke. (Extreme temperatures in Mexico due to the second heat wave).