The Region of Murcia is preparing for an out-of-season Tuesday of heat, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees both inland and on the coast. According to AEMET, thermometers will reach highs of up to 32 degrees in inland areas, while the coast will not drop below 30. This episode marks the beginning of a period of intense and persistent heat that will require taking precautions.
Extreme heat puts urban cooling systems to the test 🌡️
The sustained increase in temperatures in Murcia requires a review of air conditioning infrastructures. Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration systems will operate near their limit, with an expected increase in energy consumption. IoT sensors and thermal monitoring networks in public buildings and homes allow anticipating demand peaks, but the lack of shade and asphalt retain heat. The efficiency of these systems depends on prior maintenance and filter updates.
Asphalt melts and Murcians seek shade like in a video game 🎮
With 32 degrees in the shade, Murcians have activated survival mode: umbrellas, fans, and terraces with awnings become objects of worship. Some have already dubbed this heatwave the free DLC of Dante's Inferno, though without the charisma. While air conditioning systems roar like F1 engines, those without cooling resort to the classic method: opening the fridge and pretending it's a spa. Of course, the electricity bill will arrive with its own plot twist.