Villa Clara sets new records for maximum temperatures in August

The Cuban province of Villa Clara has set two new maximum temperature records for the month of August. On the 13th of this month, the region recorded an exceptionally high temperature, exceeding all expectations and marking a milestone in the region's climatic history.

Master's Degree holder Amaury Machado Montes de Oca, who leads the forecasting team at the Provincial Meteorological Center (CMP) in Villa Clara, confirmed this unprecedented phenomenon. According to Montes de Oca, the province has recorded four significant maximum temperature records so far in August, all concentrated at two meteorological stations: Yabú and Santo Domingo.

The record-breaking streak began on August 5 when the Yabu meteorological station reported a temperature of 36.3 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record of 3 degrees Celsius set on August 2020, 36.1.

In an even more surprising development, the Santo Domingo weather station set its own record on August 10 by recording a temperature of 36.9 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record of 36.7 degrees Celsius set on August 14, 2008.

However, the culmination of this historic temperature rise occurred on August 13, when both Yabú and Santo Domingo weather stations recorded unprecedented high temperatures. The Yabú station recorded 36.7 degrees Celsius, while Santo Domingo reached an incredible 37.5 degrees Celsius, just tenths of a second shy of the province's all-time record.

The specialist attributed these exceptional weather phenomena to several factors, including the event El Niño, which is in a moderate phase of development. This event has contributed to a widespread increase in temperatures around the world, exacerbating climate change and leading to higher maximum and minimum temperatures.

Despite these historical records, it is noteworthy that Cuba has not experienced heat waves, but rather heat waves that could have negative impacts on public health.

During the hurricane season, which runs from August 15 to October, approximately 14 cyclones are forecast, with a 35% probability of impacting the Cuban archipelago.

Despite forecasts of rain in the coming days, it is not expected to be significant. The intense heat will continue until September, with some relief anticipated in November and December, with a possibly wet and rainy winter accompanied by somewhat cooler temperatures.

Given the conditions of this intense summer, authorities recommend staying hydrated, seeking shade, using sun protection such as caps, hats, and umbrellas, avoiding swimming at the beach between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. due to the intensity of ultraviolet rays, and refraining from outdoor physical exercise.

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