The heatwave, expected to last until at least Friday, is driven by a dry and warm air mass from the African continent. Managed under the Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA), the event is forecast to bring temperatures as high as 40 degrees in specific areas.
In Gran Canaria, the impact will be significant in the high-altitude areas and mid-slopes of the west and south, including the Tejeda caldera, where temperatures will exceed 37 degrees this Monday, with peaks of 40 degrees. By Tuesday, the heat will spread to the northern mid-slopes, reaching 36 degrees.
Authorities have warned of abnormally high nighttime temperatures. This factor may hinder rest and physical recovery, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions.
