Argentina issues yellow alert for extreme cold on August 23

Argentina's National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued a yellow alert for extreme cold across multiple provinces on Sunday, August 23, as temperatures continue their sharp decline.

The alert signals the possibility of mild to moderate health impacts, especially for at-risk populations including children and individuals over 65, as well as those with chronic illnesses. The affected regions include the city and province of Buenos Aires, La Pampa, southern Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, southeastern Corrientes, western Chubut, and Tierra del Fuego.

In the central provinces, minimum temperatures are forecast to reach 3°C, while in the southern regions, they could plummet to as low as -5°C. The SMN advises people to avoid prolonged exposure to the cold, dress in multiple layers if going outdoors, and ensure homes are safely heated.

Recommendations also include drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding alcohol, and paying close attention to children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions. Individuals experiencing symptoms of cold exposure are urged to seek medical attention rather than self-medicating. In Buenos Aires city, the minimum temperature is expected to be 4°C with a maximum of 13°C, under clear to partly cloudy skies. Conditions are expected to remain stable into Monday.