According to the Meteorological Service of the National Water Commission (Conagua), a trough at altitude, along with moisture ingress from the coasts, would be the phenomena responsible for the low temperatures in Mexico City. Although from March to May the city expects higher temperatures than in previous years, and up to 15 days of environmental contingency and Double Hoy No Circula.
Although this week is the first of spring, Mexico City will not have temperatures exceeding 30 degrees, so a 'heatwave' is not expected, according to Conagua's weekly climate forecast. However, light rains in Mexico City will continue at least until Tuesday, March 24, according to forecasts, with minimum temperatures of 7 degrees for most boroughs.
Although spring has arrived in Mexico City, the country's capital expects 'frost' for the morning of Monday, March 23, in at least three boroughs. The Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection of Mexico City reported that between 2:00 and 8:00, low temperatures of 4 to 6 degrees are expected. The three boroughs on Yellow Alert for cold are: Magdalena Contreras, Milpa Alta, and Tlalpan.
Given the forecast of low temperatures, Civil Protection recommends dressing warmly if you go out early, as well as sheltering pets and not leaving them outdoors. Avoid sudden temperature changes and stay hydrated with plenty of liquids, water, and fruits with vitamins A and C.
Mexico City had a weekend of adverse weather conditions, which caused this Sunday, March 22, a Yellow Alert for strong winds to be issued for Benito Juárez, Coyoacán, Iztapalapa, Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Tlalpan, and Xochimilco. The strong gusts of wind, which reached 59 kilometers per hour, knocked down trees in Iztapalapa. On Avenida Unidad Modelo and Oriente 160, col. Unidad Modelo, a 10 m long by 1 m diameter tree fell. It was cut down by Bomberos_CDMX, and personnel from SGIRPC_CDMX are supporting the risk mitigation efforts.
