In a recent report published and cited by IDEAM Snail radiothat was confirmed Several areas in the Caribbean have alert levels for possible wildfiresa scenario associated with reduced humidity, lack of cloud cover and prevailing dry weather.
The company warned about this The atmospheric behavior expected over the next few days could increase the likelihood of emergencies in various communitiesespecially in December.
According to the technical report Arjonain the Bolívar department, is classified in Orange alertindicating favorable conditions for the spread of fires in vegetation areas.
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At the same time, the communities of Diversionin La Guajira, and Manateein Atlántico, were recorded Yellow alerta category that indicates a moderate risk, but with environmental factors that require constant monitoring.
This was explained by the meteorologist on duty, Daniel Useche the combination of constant solar radiation, low humidity and the presence of dry air masses forms the scenario that increases the vulnerability of rural and peri-urban areas to possible fires. Furthermore, he warned against it The warnings could be expanded to other Caribbean areas The same weather conditions will continue throughout December.
Useche highlighted this Monitoring atmospheric dynamics is key to predicting events that may affect vegetation coverparticularly during periods when thermal fluctuations reduce moisture in soils and pastures. He also pointed out that this period is usually characterized by abrupt changes in the behavior of the winds and the degree of cloud cover.
Adding to the fire warnings is another situation highlighted by IDEAM: the presence of wind speeds of more than 45 kilometers per hour and waves that can reach up to two meters in sectors of Bolívar, Magdalena and Atlántico. This information has been included in the Yellow Warning for these areas of the Caribbean coast, which outlines the need for continued monitoring of marine conditions.
According to the atmospheric data Strong winds can influence both the spread of wildfires and the impact of maritime activities.particularly in areas with fishing communities or in communities that rely on coastal mobility for their daily work.
This was announced by the Climatological Organization Maintaining communication with local risk management committees is essentialas these territorial teams process direct information about critical points and areas where dry vegetation easily accumulates. He also emphasized that the early identification of heat sources enables the activation of support protocols with aid organizations.
For this reason, the communities included in the warnings have faced falling humidity and isolated fires in the past Community policing and restricting unauthorized burning They are considered relevant measures to prevent major damage. Although the warnings do not indicate the imminent occurrence of fires, they do indicate this The current climatic conditions favor its appearance.
IDEAM confirmed this Atmospheric changes typical of December can increase the presence of dry airwhich, combined with prolonged exposure to sunlight, maintains an environment prone to drying out of vegetation. He also explained that the daily reports allow an update of the risk level in each municipality, which is why local authorities maintain active information channels with the institution.
The institute’s recommendations include: Limit the use of fire in rural areas and avoid throwing objects that could create sparks and notify control authorities of columns of smoke or signs of burns in open areas. Although the warnings are focused on some communities, the company emphasized this Climate dynamics may quickly spread the risk to other parts of the Caribbean if the low cloud cover and dry environment continue.
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