health
May 8, 2026
Ideam alerts about high temperatures in San Andrés and Providencia: historic record of 33.4 °C
The Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Ideam) warned about an extreme heat episode in the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, where historical temperatures have been recorded that exceed the maximums reported in previous decades.
TL;DR
- San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina archipelago is experiencing an extreme heat episode.
- The Sesquicentenario Airport recorded a record high of 33.4 ℃ on May 5, surpassing the previous record of 33 ℃ from 1998.
- Ideam has issued an orange alert for heat index, warning of potential heat exhaustion and heatstroke, especially for vulnerable populations.
- An alert for vegetation fire risk also remains active.
- The heatwave conditions can negatively affect fishing, crops, and the archipelago's ecosystems.
- High temperatures are predicted to continue in the coming weeks, with anomalies of +0.5 ℃ to +1.5 ℃ above the monthly average.
- Ideam will continue monitoring the situation and urges citizens to stay informed and follow official recommendations.