[HIGHLIGHTS] The "extraordinary data" that explain the unusual heat wave in January and February and how the climate will continue

The first heat wave of the 2024 season is already behind us. But its impact left "extraordinary data" in the records of the Meteorological Service.

The event stood out for its exceptional duration. There were 23 consecutive days of intense heat, from January 21 to February 12. "Not even Patagonia was spared. All regions felt the heat," the organization adds. For February, minimum temperatures of 19°C and maximum temperatures of 29°C are expected. Precipitation? an average of 130 mm during the month.