THE province of Malaga is facing extreme temperatures once again, with the inland areas of Antequera and Ronda bearing the brunt this week.
Antequera, 500 metres above sea level in the north of Malaga, is heading into August with temperatures reaching 40C, according to data recorded on July 30.
The city is now under an AEMET orange warning, which means property and vulnerable people could suffer serious impacts and should be prepared, take precautions, and stay informed of the latest weather forecast.
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Ronda is another inland city that usually endures extreme heat. It is expected that temperatures will reach 38C, and the city, which lies 750 metres above sea level, is under a yellow warning.
The yellow warning indicates that the danger is lower, but people still need to take precautions.
These warnings mean that people should stay hydrated, avoid hard work in direct sunlight, wear light clothes, and be aware of the time period that poses the greatest danger. The worst hours are usually between 1pm and 9pm.
The extreme temperatures are expected to last until Sunday, when the current heatwave seems to ease.
In other parts of Malaga, mostly the coastal cities, temperatures are more tolerable, between 29C and 36C in Malaga city, Marbella, Estepona and Nerja.
Calima has reached Spain
While people are coping with the hot temperatures, they are also encountering the Calima phenomenon that has already reached southern Spain.
This mass of hot air and suspended dust normally comes from the Sahara Desert, creating foggy skies and causing breathing problems and throat irritation.
The orange warning has been issued for most parts of Andalucia, except for Huelva, which remains under a yellow warning, with temperatures reaching 42C in Jaen and Cordoba as well.
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