Health Authorities Urge Precautions as Extreme Heat Hits Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria faces health risks as extreme heat looms, prompting urgent safety advisories.
Key Points
- • Extreme temperature warnings issued from August 6 to 11, 2025.
- • Red alert for high risk in Cumbres de Gran Canaria areas; orange alert in several municipalities.
- • Maximum temperatures may reach 42°C, with vulnerable populations at higher risk.
- • Public urged to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat.
As extreme temperatures are set to impact Gran Canaria from August 6 to August 11, 2025, the Dirección General de Salud Pública del Servicio Canario de la Salud has issued urgent health risk warnings. The warnings highlight particularly dangerous conditions in the Cumbres de Gran Canaria, where a red alert for high risk is in effect for areas such as Tejeda and Vega de San Mateo. An orange alert, indicating medium risk levels, is also active in several municipalities, including Agüimes, Ingenio, and Santa Lucía de Tirajana, where maximum temperatures could soar up to 42°C.
Health officials stress the increased risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for vulnerable groups like infants, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions. To mitigate health risks, authorities recommend that the public stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and closely monitor the health of at-risk individuals. Symptoms indicative of heat stress include intense thirst, weakness, dizziness, and severe cases can lead to fainting or convulsions.
The government has emphasized the importance of seeking medical assistance if severe symptoms manifest, including calling emergency services when necessary. Public health officials are actively promoting education and preventive strategies to combat potential health crises resulting from the extreme weather, urging everyone to take precautions seriously to protect their health and safety during this heatwave.