Mexico Heatwave — Since March, Mexico has experienced the tragic loss of at least 112 lives due to "natural extreme temperatures," as the country's health secretariat reported. The state of Nuevo León has been hit the hardest, with 64 confirmed deaths. Other conditions, such as Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Tabasco, Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and Campeche, have also reported dozens of fatalities.
During the same period, approximately 1,559 people sought medical attention for temperature-related issues, highlighting the severity of the situation. Over the past ten days, Mexico has witnessed unprecedented temperatures, with some areas reaching as high as 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), breaking monthly and even records.
Tamaulipas, in particular, suffered numerous deaths during the current heatwave, prompting Governor Américo Villarreal Anaya to establish a working group to formulate a response plan. The Secretary of Health for Tamaulipas also cautioned residents about the continuation of high temperatures across the state, advising them to avoid prolonged sun exposure and seek shelter in cool and well-ventilated spaces.
The soaring temperatures in Mexico and the southern United States can be attributed to a "heat dome," formed when a high-pressure ridge traps warm air in an area, leading to uncomfortable and hazardous conditions. Unfortunately, such heat domes, responsible for record-breaking temperatures, are projected to occur more frequently and with greater intensity due to the ongoing climate crisis.
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