The Increasing Relevance of Climate Information in Society

Climate information is increasingly relevant to society. (Infobae/Jovani Pérez)

Beyond consulting the weather forecast to know what to wear or whether or not to carry an umbrella, the weather report is an instrument that has become essential for various sectors such as transportation (by sky, sea and land). , agriculture, tourism, disaster prevention, public health and even to carry out military operations.

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But if predicting the state of the weather could be complex in itself, another variant is added to this: global warming, which has made the need to stay up to date even more urgent in order to act and adopt public policies that reduce the risks of disasters. such as alerts about floods, droughts, freezing waves, a bad landing and other related phenomena.

In this context, here is the weather report for the next few hours in Culiacán Rosales:

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Regardless of whether you will take advantage of the day to take a walk or simply go to the office to work, knowing the weather in the next few hours can help you avoid getting wet in the rain or unnecessarily carrying an umbrella and coat.

For this Sunday, it is estimated that in

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Culiacán Rosales there will be a 99% chance of rain

, as well as a maximum temperature of 26 centigrade and a minimum of 23°. Cloud cover will be 99% and at night there will be a 99% chance of rain.

The capital of Sinaloa has a warm semi-arid climate (CUARTOSCURO)

Culiacán, capital of the state of Sinaloa, is characterized by having a warm semi-arid climate despite the rain that occurs due to high temperatures; In addition, summers are characterized by being hot and humid, which means that the thermometer can rise to 39 degrees in the shade, sensations of up to 50 degrees.

On the other hand, winters are milder as temperatures can reach a maximum of 27 degrees with warm nights.

The capital can be affected by cyclones or hurricanes that, although they arrive weakened, can cause abundant rainfall, especially in the month of August and September.

In Mexico, up to seven types of climate are identified. (Infobae Archive)

Mexico is a privileged country, since its geographical position (its access to the Caribbean Sea, the Pacific Ocean and the division made by the Tropic of Cancer) makes it a megadiverse area, being home to at least 12% of the species in the world. world, with 12 thousand of them endemic.

Although the Tropic of Cancer segments the country into two climatic zones – one temperate and the other tropical – the truth is that the altitude, latitude and distribution of land and water mean that up to seven types of climate are identified in the national territory: warm subhumid , dry, semi-dry, dry desert, warm humid, temperate subhumid, temperate humid and cold.

In this panorama, it is not surprising that in the high parts of Chihuahua the thermometer reaches -30 degrees Celsius, while in the Mexicali desert, in the north of the country, it rises to 50 degrees Celsius.

According to the National Meteorological Service, the country’s average annual temperature is 19 degrees, however, there are cities such as Mexicali, Culiacán, Ciudad Juárez, Hermosillo, Torreón, Saltillo and Monterrey where temperatures are extremely high.

As proof of this, there is San Luis Río Colorado, a city located in Sonora and located on the borders of the Great Altar Desert of Baja California and the state of Arizona and which is well known for holding the record for the highest temperature recorded. in the country, after on July 6, 1966 the thermometer rose to 58.5 degrees Celsius.

In contrast, the lowest temperature recorded in history was that of December 27, 1997, when the thermometer dropped to -25 degrees in the Chihuahua municipality of Madero.

However, this variety of climates have been affected in recent years by climate change and experts predict a discouraging future for the country with a considerable reduction in annual rainwater and a considerable increase in temperatures.

The damage has already begun to be seen with effects on farmers and ranchers due to droughts or severe floods, while in hot seasons an increase in the number of environmental contingencies has been seen in the main metropolises, as is the case From Mexico City.

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2023-10-22 18:28:08
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