Discover how the 2025 canicula days will impact Quintana Roo. Learn the dates, health effects, and recommendations to mitigate its consequences.
The canicula days, a period of intense heat and decreased rainfall, is a climatic phenomenon that affects various regions of Mexico, including the Yucatan Peninsula. In 2025, Quintana Roo will experience this event again, making it crucial to understand its possible effects and take precautions.
What Are the Canicula Days and When Will They Arrive in Quintana Roo in 2025?
The canicula days are a meteorological phenomenon characterized by decreased rainfall and a significant increase in temperatures due to warming air and clear skies. This period generally occurs during the last fortnight of July and extends to the end of August, lasting approximately 40 days. Although the exact dates may vary, it is expected that in 2025, Quintana Roo will experience the canicula days within this period.
Potential Impacts of the Canicula Days in Quintana Roo
– Extreme heat increases the risk of heat stroke, dehydration, and other heat-related illnesses. The most vulnerable groups are children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases.
– Decreased rainfall can affect water levels in surface and underground bodies, impacting agriculture, flora, and fauna. It also increases the risk of forest fires.
– High temperatures may affect sectors such as tourism, although Quintana Roo is accustomed to heat and usually has adapted infrastructure. However, outdoor activities could be limited during peak heat hours.
– High temperatures can cause discomfort, affect work and school performance, and increase electricity consumption due to the use of air conditioners and fans.
How to Protect Yourself from the Heatwave
Authorities usually issue the following recommendations during this hot season:
– Avoid exposure to the sun between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
– Avoid intense physical activity under the sun.
– Eat fresh food but avoid doing so outside.
– Use sunglasses, as well as a cap or hat.
– Do not stay inside a vehicle with the doors and windows closed.
– Wear loose, light-colored clothing.
– Stay hydrated.
– Use sunscreen with a minimum of 15 SPF.
– Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.
– Do not leave babies, children, older adults, or pets inside a vehicle.
Source: Azteca Quintana Roo
