🔥 Chile is heating up! 🔥 Extreme heat waves are sweeping across the country, leading to alerts in six regions, including Coquimbo, Valparaiso, and O'Higgins.
On Thursday, the thermometer in Santiago hit a scorching 37.3°C, making it the third hottest January day since records began in 1912! 😱
Meteorologists are predicting that this sweltering heat will hang around for at least five more days. That's a rare event for Chile, and everyone's feeling the burn.
\"It's extremely hot. It wasn't like this before, and now I find the heat is nearly unbearable,\" shared local resident Carlos Fredes.
To help beat the heat, cities are installing drinking fountains in parks and sunshades at bus stops. 💦🕶️
\"The sunshades have played a crucial role. We're fortunate that the government has installed drinking fountains, allowing us to wash our faces and hair to cool down,\" said Edith Calderon, a ticket inspector at a bus station.
Christian Garcia, head of the epidemiology department of the Chilean Ministry of Health, advised, \"We call on people to avoid exposure to high temperatures by staying in cool places and seeking shade during the hottest hours between 11:00 and 17:00. It's crucial to stay well hydrated as it helps prevent dehydration.\"
Stay cool out there, amigos! Remember to drink plenty of water, find some shade, and maybe binge-watch your favorite series indoors. 😎📺
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Heat waves grip Chile, triggering extreme heat alerts in six regions
cgtn.com
