Dehydration due to high temperatures also causes an increase in cramps. Specialists say which drinks and foods help prevent them.
The heat wave, which settled in much of the country, has been going on for several days. On Saturday the thermal sensation exceeded 40° C in the City of Buenos Aires. For this Tuesday, a maximum of 35 is expected and for Wednesday, 36, according to the forecast of the National Meteorological Service (SMN). The SMN's recommendations for these situations include drinking plenty of water throughout the day and eating fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables.