Heat wave in Chile: affected regions, maximum temperature and what does the red alert mean

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The central area of Chile will face a second week of heat wave, with records that could exceed what was experienced during the previous seven days. Although in the month of January - in the middle of summer - it is common for thermometers in the South American country to reach highs of up to 30°, in recent days those records have been far surpassed. This alerts the authorities, who are concerned about the dangers caused by this extreme weather e…