When will it get hotter in Santa Cruz? | ¿Cuándo hará más calor en Santa Cruz?

By Red Uno; Eju.tv:

Find out the day the thermometer will approach 40°C

Although rainfall will begin to decrease in this second week of autumn, isolated showers are still possible. The clash between extreme heat and humidity could generate short-lived but intense storms in different municipalities, according to “Señor del Clima.”

The department of Santa Cruz will enter a week marked by intense heat, where maximum temperatures will approach 40°C and the heat index will be even higher due to high humidity and solar radiation.

According to the report by agrometeorologist Luis Alberto Alpire, the rise in temperatures will be driven by prevailing northerly winds, creating a stifling environment across much of the Santa Cruz territory. The most critical point is expected on Thursday, April 2.

In Andrés Ibáñez province and the Norte Integrado, highs of up to 34°C are forecast, while in the Cordillera temperatures will reach 36°C, and in the Chiquitania they will rise to 37°C. In the Valles Cruceños, temperatures will be more moderate, with highs of 30°C.

One of the most relevant factors will be the heat index, which could exceed the actual temperature by at least 5°C, increasing the impact of the heat on the population.

Isolated and unpredictable rainfall

Although precipitation will begin to decrease in this second week of autumn, isolated rainfall is still possible. The interaction between extreme heat and humidity could generate short but intense storms in different municipalities.

Agriculture takes advantage of the weather window

The climate scenario also represents a key opportunity for the agricultural sector. After weeks of heavy rains that delayed the harvest, producers are looking to accelerate crop collection.

Currently, only 18% of soybeans, 11% of corn, and 29% of sorghum have been harvested. Out of more than 1.4 million hectares planted, about 82% of production still remains to be collected, equivalent to more than 1.1 million hectares.

This week of mostly clear skies and limited rainfall is shaping up to be a decisive opportunity to boost food production and reduce losses in the sector.

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