:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/elfinanciero/33PC5EE6MNHGBDIPCJ4WHWEPFQ.jpg "Don’t put the cover away this Wednesday! Double cold alert is activated in 7 CDMX municipalities – El Financiero")
Do not sleep without socks: For the early morning of this Wednesday January 18 Low temperatures are expected in seven municipalities in Mexico City, for which the capital authorities activated the yellow and orange alerts.
The Secretariat for Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection activated the orange alert due to frost forecast in the demarcations Magdalena Contreras, Milpa Alta, Tlalpan and Xochimilco.
In these demarcations, temperatures between 1 and 3 degrees Celsius are expected, between 04:00 and 08:00 on the morning of Wednesday, January 18.
While the yellow alert was activated for the mayors Alvaro Obregon, Cuajimalpa and Tláhuac, where temperatures between 4 and 6 degrees Celsius are expected, between 04:00 and 08:00 hours.
What is the weather forecast for Mexico this Tuesday, January 17?
According to Conagua, this Tuesday, January 17, the cold front number 25 will move over the northwest and north of the Mexican Republic, while the Third Winter Storm will be located north of Sonora and Chihuahuamaintaining strong gusts of wind, dust storms, freezing weather, rain and conditions for snowfall and/or sleet in mountainous areas of Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua and Durango.
The high waves of 2 to 4 meters high on the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula. In addition, the “surada” event will be maintained with wind gusts of 50 to 60 km/h in Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo.
How to protect yourself from the cold in winter time?
Given the continued decline in temperatures in Mexico Citycapital authorities recommend:
- Wear at least three layers of clothing, preferably cotton or wool.
- Use cream to protect and moisturize the skin against the cold.
- Avoid exposing yourself to sudden changes in temperature.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Consume fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins A and C.
- Also wash your hands frequently or use antibacterial gel.
- In case of any discomfort, go to the nearest health center.
- If you use heaters and/or fireplaces, maintain adequate ventilation.
In the event of any emergency, the residents of the capital can contact the telephones 911, 5658 1111 from Locatel, and 5683 2222 from the SGIRPC.
