“DR records the highest temperature of 2026 with 39.9°C”

Santo Domingo.– The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) reported that this Monday, June 29, the highest maximum temperature so far in the year 2026 was recorded in the country, reaching 39.9 degrees Celsius at the Sabaneta weather station, in Santiago Rodríguez province.

The institution explained that this record reflects the intense heat conditions that have prevailed in a large part of the national territory during the last few days, which is why it urged the population to take preventive measures to avoid health problems caused by the high temperatures.

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Among the main recommendations issued by Indomet are to stay well hydrated, wear light-colored, lightweight clothing, and avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., a period during which solar radiation is usually most intense.

Likewise, the agency reminded that children, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses are the groups most vulnerable to suffering from heatstroke and dehydration, so it urged special attention to be paid to them during this season.