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El Niño-driven heat in Venezuela

Overview

Venezuela is experiencing elevated temperatures driven by the El Niño phenomenon. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inameh) projected that temperatures would remain approximately 0.5 °C above usual values through the end of the year, with October expected to be the hottest month.

By late September, specific regional weather variations emerged. Ciudad Guayana reported a significant heatwave in the Caroní municipality, where temperatures reached 34°C with a thermal sensation of 40°C. Meanwhile, Caracas saw temperatures between 19°C and 27°C with afternoon rains, and Isla Margarita experienced temperatures between 24°C and 29°C with light afternoon drizzle.

Entities

Venezuela · Isla Margarita · Ciudad Guayana · Inameh · Caracas

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Venezuela weather: Heatwaves in Ciudad Guayana and varied forecasts

    Venezuela experiences varied weather, including a heatwave in Ciudad Guayana with sensations of 40°C, while Caracas and Isla Margarita face humidity and light afternoon rains.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Venezuela to face high temperatures through year-end due to El Niño

    Venezuela will experience higher than average temperatures through the end of the year due to El Niño, with October expected to be the hottest month, according to Inameh.

Sources

2001online.com · combonoticias.com · laopinion.com.co · notifalcon.com · nuevodia.com.ve · primicia.com.ve