Heatwave kicks off in Spain with more heat

What is a heat wave?

Canicula is a term used to refer to the hottest period of the year, also known as the “summer heatwave”. In Spain, canícula usually refers to a specific part of the summer, although usage of the term can vary by geographic region. where temperatures reach their highest point.

This phase of summer, in the context of Spain, usually It covers the dates July 15 – August 15.. Temperatures during this period can often exceed 35 degrees, although this can vary by community and year. In some areas in the south of the country, temperatures can even exceed 40 degrees during the heat wave.

Due to the island effect, heat waves can be intense, especially in cities. urban heatIt refers to the phenomenon where urban areas are exposed to higher temperatures than their rural surroundings due to human activities and heat build-up in buildings and asphalt.

During a heat wave, it’s important for people to take in. measures to prevent heat-related health problems such as dehydration and heat exhaustion. This may include drinking plenty of water, avoiding direct sun exposure during the hottest hours, wearing light, light-colored clothing, and staying indoors with air conditioning whenever possible.

Although heatwaves are a regular part of summer weather in Spain, they are also a matter of concern in the context of global climate change, as extreme temperatures may become more frequent and intense due to global warming.

The heat in this heat wave

On the day of the start of the heat wave this year, thermometers are expected to exceed 35ºC in Andalusia, Murcia, Valencian Community, Ebro Valley, inland Catalonia, Mallorca and Castilla-La Mancha regions. In the north, they will experience much milder temperatures with a maximum of around 25ºC.

Although we have already survived the second heat wave of summer, we should not let our guard down as a new thermal zone is also expected next week.