Today there will be [[alto_riesgo_muni]] municipalities in areas high for heat health ([[perc_riesgo_alto_muni]]%), [[riesgo_medio_muni]] at medium risk ([[perc_riesgo_medio_muni]]%) y [[bajo_riesgo_muni]] at low risk ([[perc_bajo_riesgo_muni]]%). Consult on the map the areas where heat will reach dangerous levels for health in these three days, according to those of the Ministry of Health and Aemet. These data are updated every day at 10.00 in the morning.
Health risks
Heat has direct impacts on population health and increases death. A team from the Carlos III Health Institute has calculated the maximum temperatures from which for the so -called Meteosalud areas (areas of territory formed by several municipalities that are homogeneous in terms of the behavior of daily temperatures). That study is the one that is based to launch the sanitary alerts, which are complementary to which Aemet sends (which are only based on temperature).
The health alert system divides Spain in 182 Meteosalud areas with a maximum temperature threshold that is established taking into account the mortality recorded in each region when extreme temperatures are reached. To determine the alert levels of each day a 72 -hour window is taken, given the impact on the health of persistent heat.
Today there will be [[alto_riesgo_zonas]] Meteosalud areas at level 3 and [[riesgo_medio_zonas]] at level 2 in Spain.
Heat wave evolution
The table can consult the Aemet forecast in its municipality and if the risk threshold of the Meteosalud area where it is located is expected.
Regions on alert according to Aemet
In addition to the sanitary alerts and warnings per heat wave, there is a Aemet Meteoalerta plan. In this case, the declaration of alerts linked to high temperatures is contemplated. The following map shows the areas that have active notices for maximum temperatures.
These notices are established in accordance with specific for each area on a specific day, without the three -day temporary framework used by the map of the Ministry of Health and without taking into account mortality. For example, in the metropolitan area of Madrid and Henares, the yellow alert is activated from 34 degrees and the red one, when 42 degrees are exceeded, while Canary Islands or Asturias enter the same temperature at a yellow level, but they pass to maximum alert with 40. To calculate those thresholds, AEMET is based on the historical temperature data of each area.
How to cope with extreme temperatures
Heat has direct impacts on the health of the population, especially among children and older people or with chronic diseases. In a context of increasingly long and frequent heat waves, the effects of excess temperature is essential.
Moisturize
Bebe liquid Even if you are not thirsty. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and very sugary drinks
Haz Light meals that help replenish salts without recharging the body
Protect
Caution in Risk groups and people with diseases that can be worsened with heat
Limits exposure, usa protectoryou wears light and baggy clothes, preferably of light colors
Do not leave any person in closed vehiclesnot even for short periods
Refresh
Remains in Fresh placeswith adequate ventilation or air conditioning whenever possible
Reduce to Physical activity In the central hours of the day to avoid heat blows
