The high temperatures recorded in recent weeks in southern Tamaulipas are beginning to significantly impact the electrical grid, impacting the operation of public institutions such as schools and health centers.
With temperatures ranging between 32 and 37 degrees, with temperatures above 43°, energy consumption has skyrocketed due to the need for fans, air conditioners, and refrigeration systems.
The regional deputy director of Civil Protection, Rafael Chirinos, confirmed that the grid is beginning to feel the strain.
“Given the historical records that are being presented, there are transformers that can no longer withstand the heat, and this has caused temporary power outages in some areas,” he indicated.
This situation has become more critical in educational institutions and medical units, where the interruption of the power supply directly affects daily operations.
From the Federal Congress, Representative Blanca Narro Panameño has acknowledged the backlog facing the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and the urgent need to invest in infrastructure.
“There is a sense of overload in the electronic systems, and we need to invest. The Federal Electricity Commission also has a backlog, which it will have to address to address these issues,” she noted.
Rafael Chirinos explained that municipalities such as Aldama and González have reported temperatures as high as 50 degrees Celsius, which not only increases the risk of power outages but also poses a danger to public health.
“On the outskirts of the metropolitan area of Tampico, Madero, and Altamira, the highest peaks have been recorded. In Aldama, we are seeing temperatures of approximately 48 degrees Celsius, with a thermal sensation of 50 degrees Celsius.”
The situation demonstrates that having air conditioning systems is no longer a luxury, but a basic necessity.
“It turns out that today we set climates to keep children comfortable and we become saturated, and that’s happening in our homes too. It’s impossible to live without a fan or a working refrigerator,” said Narro Panameño.
Authorities agree that the real challenge is no longer just facing heat waves, but structurally adapting to living in an increasingly hostile environment due to climate change.
Source: info7
