The so-called “heat dome” weather phenomenon has trapped hot air over the country, causing temperatures to soar to 45 degrees Celsius in some areas.

Extreme heat in Mexico has killed dozens of people, according to the Health Ministry, with temperatures forecasted to rise further.

Meteorologists say a weather phenomenon known as a “heat dome” has trapped hot air over the southern Gulf of Mexico and northern Central Americacausing temperatures to soarto 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas.

Between May 12 and May 21, authorities said 22 people died from heat-related causes, adding to a total of 48 deaths since March 17.

  • TunaCowboy
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    146 months ago

    Hint: there’s a good reason why they cover their skin and it doesn’t have anything to do with ancestry.com.

    • @ParabolicMotion@lemmy.world
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      -226 months ago

      No, I think I understood you very well. There is a lot of sexism in Mexico, and you’re suggesting the women stayed covered for that reason, am I right? Is there another reason you aren’t being direct with what you implied in your previous comment? If so, feel free to be direct.

      • @Deadrek@lemmy.today
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        216 months ago

        What protects from cold also protects from heat. Insulation goes both ways. Your natural body temp is lower than 100F and if humidity is compromising evaporative cooling that sweat would give you… It’s better to insulate yourself from the heat. Also sun is bad.