Extreme Caution Advised Due to Sun Exposure Throughout the Weekend
The Canary Health Service (SCS) has reported that the extreme risk of ultraviolet radiation continues on Friday in Gran Canaria, El Hierro, and several municipalities across the other islands.
In light of this situation, the Directorate General of Public Health reminds the public in a statement that sun protection is essential all year round, even on cloudy days. It is recommended to use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 50 or higher, along with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
The Health Department, through the Directorate General of Public Health of the SCS, coordinates the Preventive Action Plan for the Effects of Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation on Health. This plan sets out recommendations to minimise the health impacts associated with UV radiation according to the various risk levels indicated in the document.
According to data provided by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) and the risk indicators established by the plan, the ultraviolet radiation risk in the Canary Islands remains at a very high level through to 25 August. The risk is classified as extreme in Gran Canaria and El Hierro, along with several municipalities in Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, and La Gomera.
By island, the following risk levels persist:
– Gran Canaria: extreme risk across the entire island.
– Lanzarote: extreme risk throughout the island, except for Arrecife, which remains very high.
– Fuerteventura: extreme risk across the island, except for Puerto del Rosario, which is at a very high risk.
– Tenerife: very high risk across the island, except for the municipalities of Santiago del Teide, Guía de Isora, Vilaflor de Chasna, Arona, and San Miguel de Abona, which have an extremely high risk.
– La Palma: extremely high risk, except for the municipalities of San Andrés y Sauces and Santa Cruz de La Palma, which are at very high risk.
– El Hierro: extreme risk in all municipalities.
– La Gomera: extreme risk throughout the island, except for the municipality of San Sebastián de La Gomera, which is at very high risk.
Public Health reminds that the Canary Islands is the region of Spain with the highest UV radiation levels throughout the year, according to data provided by Aemet.
