The Ministry of Health in Mexico has confirmed that 112 individuals have lost their lives in recent weeks due to the extreme temperatures sweeping across the country.
Among the fatalities, 104 deaths were attributed to heat stroke, which can be attributed to the country’s ongoing third heat wave.
The state of Nuevo Leon accounted for 64 deaths, followed by Tamaulipas with 19, Veracruz with 15, Tabasco with 5, Oaxaca with 4, and Quintana Roo, Sonora, and Campeche with 2 each.
Mexico’s National Meteorological Service (SMN) has reported the occurrence of three heat waves out of the four predicted for this year.
The highest temperature recorded in the last 24 hours was 49 degrees Celsius in the town of Aconchi, in the northern state of Sonora.
The initial heat wave occurred from April 1 to 10, followed by another from May 3 to 12. The most recent heat wave began on June 1 and persisted until June 20.
Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, and Veracruz are most affected by the health consequences of the high temperatures.
Heat stroke, dehydration, and burns have been cited as the primary causes of the reported damages.
The Ministry of Health monitors the situation and urges residents to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the extreme heat.
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