Mortality

Extremely high temperatures can cause significant physiological changes and health problems from symptoms such as headache to death, and the vulnerable population is the elderly.

Wildfires

Peru is experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures reaching up to 36°C in the north and 32°C in Lima; and very high and extremely high levels of ultraviolet radiation, all of which can favour the occurrence of forest fires in different regions.

Infrastructure Damage

With average temperatures rising and heat waves becoming more common and intense, infrastructure and highways are increasingly vulnerable to human induced global warming.

Energy Demand

The importance of rational and responsible energy use, both at home and at work to get through the coming days without inconvenience in the face of the predicted high temperatures.

Impact on Ecosystems

Heat waves pose an increasing threat to the environment and biodiversity. As temperatures rise to extreme levels, ecosystems and species face significant challenges that can have devasting consequences.

Deforestation

Industrial Activities

Urbanization and Transportation

Solar radiation