In October, temperatures begin to drop steadily across Guatemala; however, the rainy season of the year still prevails, but sudden changes in humidity favor colder weather.
Jorge Chinchilla, a weather forecaster at the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh), reported that heavy rains are expected during the week of October 23-29.
In fact, he explained, the rains in Guatemala begin to subside in the first half of November and the cyclone season ends at the end of next month; so they are constantly monitored.
Chinchilla said the country will officially enter the cold season starting in November and lasting until early March 2024, with cold fronts and low-pressure systems expected to increase wind speeds; this can also cause respiratory illness, and it is important to follow recommendations.
Respondents explained that the coldest months are expected to be January, February and early March.
In other years, the lowest temperature ever recorded in the capital is 7 degrees Celsius. Among the provinces, Quetzaltenango recorded the lowest temperature at -8 degrees (minus 8 degrees), while Ixchiguán in San Marcos recorded -2 degrees.
Rodolfo García, spokesman for the National Disaster Reduction Coordinator (Conred), said they will open shelters in November so homeless people can use them during the cold season.
In this context, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) through the Acute Respiratory Infection Program proposes several measures to prevent acute respiratory infections.
These authorities declared that the most common diseases of the time were:
The health department warns that respiratory infections vary in severity and can start out as mildly uncomfortable or even life-threatening, advising people to pay attention to symptoms and see a doctor if symptoms persist without relief.
“The virus is spread through droplets of saliva or mucus that are shed from a sick person when coughing, sneezing, speaking less than a meter away from an infected person, or touching surfaces contaminated with secretions from an infected person. virus on another patient and then touching their eyes, mouth or nose without washing their hands,” said professionals in the programs.
Likewise, it has been reported that the most vulnerable groups are pregnant women, newborns, infants and children under 5 years old, as well as people over 60 years old and people with chronic medical conditions, including respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma , among others.
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