The Ministry of Health will publish recommendations this Wednesday (20) for the population to protect themselves from the risks of the extreme heat that hits the country this week.
CNN found that the department prepares material that warns about the necessary precautions.
Several states in Brazil are under alert for a suffocating heat wave. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued a special orange level meteorological warning, which indicates danger, on Monday (18). It is valid until Friday (22).
According to Inmet’s forecast, thermometers should approach 40ºC. In some regions, temperatures may reach up to 45ºC. The Midwest is the region that is expected to be most affected.
In addition to high temperatures, low levels of relative humidity should also predominate in the country.
See some of the recommendations from the Ministry of Health
- Use sunscreen;
- Avoid direct exposure to the sun, especially between 10 am and 4 pm;
- Wear hats and sunglasses;
- Protect children with a brimmed hat;
- Wear light clothing that does not retain heat;
- Reduce physical effort and rest frequently in shaded, cool and ventilated places.
The paste will also reinforce the need to increase your intake of water or natural fruit juices and eat light, lightly seasoned meals.
“In the hottest period, take a shower with slightly warm water. Avoid sudden changes in temperature”, he recommends.
The ministry recommends that the population avoid heat entering their homes by closing curtains and/or windows that are most exposed to heat, in addition to facilitating air circulation.
Avoiding children, sick people, the elderly or animals staying in vehicles exposed to the sun is another recommendation from the department.
Seminar with Mercosur
On Tuesday (19), the ministry held a seminar that brought together experts and representatives from several Mercosur countries to discuss the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon on public health.
In Brazil, the consequences of “El Niño” range from drought, forest fires and increased temperatures to variations in rainfall patterns.
“Forecasts indicate that this is a short-lived event, with greater intensity expected for the months of August 2023 to February 2024, based on data available to date,” stated the ministry.
Capitals record heat record for the year in winter:
During the event, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Emergency Consultant, Rodrigo Frutuoso, even commented on the entity’s concern in relation to Brazil.
“We recently witnessed fire emergencies in Amazonas and faced news of extreme heat waves, with temperatures of 40 to 45 degrees. This highlights the permanence of climate change and the need to adapt to this new scenario,” he said.
Source: CNN Brasil
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