This “heat dome” phenomenon will maintain extreme heat until mid-January, affecting both health and agricultural activity.
An extreme heat wave is approaching Argentina, with temperatures that could exceed 43 degrees and will affect several provinces of the country. This phenomenon is due to a “heat dome”an atmospheric block that traps hot air over the region and causes a drastic increase in temperatures. The situation will continue at least until mid-January, without significant rainfall and with a persistent drought in the core zoneCoastline and much of the Pampas area.
The meteorologist Leonardo De Benedictis explained that this phenomenon is a consequence of a high that settled over the east of the country, preventing the arrival of humidity and causing an increase in temperature. Conditions are not favorable for activity agriculturalsince the lack of raincombined with the high temperaturesgenerates a scenario of water stress that affects crops.
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The impact of the heat dome on the climate and agricultural activity
He heat dome is causing a atmospheric blocking which keeps the air warm over much of the country, mainly in the center and north. This prevents the entry of fresh air and generates an increase in temperatures, even in colder regions such as the northern Patagonia. The extreme temperatures are affecting provinces like Mendoza, Saint John, Rioja and Cordovawhere maximums of up to 40°C. The combination of extreme heat and the lack of rain endangers the activity agriculturalsince the soil is increasingly dry and crops suffer the impact of water scarcity.
The heat is not only affecting the agriculturebut also to the health of people and animals, with an increase in the risk of heat stroke and other problems associated with high temperatures. Authorities recommend taking precautions, avoiding direct exposure to the sun and staying hydrated.
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Temperature forecast and when relief is expected
The forecast for the next few days indicates that the heat will intensify, with temperatures that could exceed 43°C in provinces like Santiago del Estero, Chaco and Tucuman. In Between Riversmaximums close to the 37°C since Tuesday. However, it is expected that at the end of the second half of January temperatures will begin to gradually drop, due to the wind shift to the south and the entry of cold air from the Patagonia. This change, which will break the atmospheric blockingwill also bring with it some rains that will help alleviate the drought in some regions.
Source: Ambito
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