SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 18 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Canary Islands Government’s General Directorate of Emergencies, in accordance with the Special Plan for Civil Protection and Emergency Response for Wildfires of the Canary Islands Autonomous Community (Infoca), has issued a high alert due to the risk of wildfires in Gran Canaria and the four western islands.
The authorities have indicated that temperatures are likely to rise to and exceed 30ºC – 32 – 34ºC in the western islands and 36 – 38ºC in Gran Canaria, with the possibility of locally higher temperatures, followed by a slight decrease from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday morning before rising again in the afternoon.
In addition, there will be a slight haze at higher altitudes, with humidity levels dropping below 30% at altitudes ranging from 400 to 600 metres.
Wind conditions are expected to be moderate, with locally strong gusts likely on the southeast and northwest slopes of the islands.
The Government also emphasises the impact of the prolonged meteorological drought on the islands and the significant water stress affecting the vegetation.
Gran Canaria has also raised its alert status due to the extreme temperatures, while La Graciosa, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro are currently on high alert.
