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In this May, Medellín is experiencing 3.4 degrees hotter than the usual average: Has El Niño arrived early?
Normally, May used to feature intense and prolonged rainfall in Medellín and Antioquia. However, so far this month, drought and intense heat have set the trend...
TL;DR
- Medellín has recorded temperatures up to 31.3°C, which is 3.4°C higher than the historical average for May.
- Rainfall in May has been significantly below historical averages across several regions of Colombia.
- The persistent heat is attributed to an anticyclonic system over the Caribbean Sea, expected to continue.
- Authorities have not confirmed the early arrival of El Niño or the 'Super Niño' phenomenon.
- There is a recommendation for more rational use of water and energy due to potential risks.