Baja California Sur Reports 41 Heat-Related Illnesses and 2 Deaths; New Heatwave Forecasted

Baja California Sur has registered 41 health afflictions and two fatalities associated with extreme summer temperatures this season, as authorities issue warnings for an impending new heatwave that could push temperatures to 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit).

According to the federal Ministry of Health's Weekly Report on Health Damage from Extreme Natural Temperatures, through Epidemiological Week 28, the state has recorded 37 cases of heatstroke, two of dehydration, and two from burns, totaling 41 affected individuals. The federal report indicates that the two deaths in Baja California Sur were due to heatstroke.

Nationally, the Ministry of Health reported 1,315 cases of health damage (dehydration, heatstroke, and burns) and 52 deaths related to the 2026 heat season. The neighboring state of Baja California leads in fatalities with 12, followed by Sonora with six.

The National Water Commission (CONAGUA) noted that in the past 24 hours, communities in Baja California Sur registered temperatures up to 41 degrees Celsius, including Santiago in Los Cabos. La Paz's Civil Protection director urged the public to take extreme precautions, highlighting that temperatures in some areas of the municipality had previously reached 50 degrees Celsius.

Recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities and direct sun exposure between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., staying hydrated, wearing light-colored, loose clothing, and seeking cool, ventilated spaces or shade. Special attention is advised for children, the elderly, individuals with chronic illnesses, and outdoor workers. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses such as headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, confusion, or fainting warrant immediate medical attention.