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En el río Vaqueros había una marea de gente que buscaba refrescarse de los 35 grados de máxima. Ese pico fue a las 17.30. Según la Policía, unas 3.500 personas se habían llegado hasta ese lugar. Otras 400 estaban en el río Wierna y unas 500 en el río La Caldera. Hubo un fuerte operativo de control y una larga fila de vehículos en la ruta nacional 9. También había mucha gente en los distintos campings y piletas de la ciudad y el área metropolitana.

A long column of vehicles had already armed the nap, more than three kilometers, at the entrance to the town of Vaqueros.Many Salta chose to spend the first day of the year outdoors to flee a very hot day.

According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), yesterday's maxim was 35 degrees, at 17.30.For today a peak of 32 degrees and storms isolated in the afternoon is expected.If the prognosis is fulfilled, other thousands of people will go to the rivers.Yesterday there were more than one hundred police officers at different control points.

The Provincial Road Safety Agency reported that it strengthened the preventive work of road safety with vehicular and breathalyzer operations throughout the provincial territory within the framework of the New Year's celebration.

Controls intensifies in fixed and mobile points strategically station.

The director of the Provincial Road Safety Agency Juan Carlos Sauma urged citizens not to drive under the influence of alcohol because they will be severely sanctioned.It should be noted that in the province since 2014, the law tolerance zero alcohol that establishes from fines, conductor retention to disqualification governs.

He also pointed out that this week new operational resources were added between motorcycles, breathalyzer and equipment for the strengthening of road safety work in the province.

A long line was yesterday afternoon a few meters from the entrance to jeans.Javier Corbalán

Circular drivers are recommended with the low lights on, wear a seat belt and the correctly fastened protective helmet, children in their regulatory chairs at the rear of the vehicle, do not exceed the occupant capacity of the roots, do not use the cell phonewhen driving and complying with road regulations.

They must also have the required documentation, the mandatory technical review, sure, among others.

Heat

Heat blows usually occur for staying too long exposed to high temperatures without proper protection and without hydrating.Another cause can be excessive exercise for the age and physical condition of the person, especially if performed under the sun or in little ventilated places.

The greatest risk is for older adults, young children and sick or overweight people.To avoid complications, it is recommended to consume plenty.

It is also advisable to use sunscreen to prevent burns and wear good quality dark lenses, to avoid eye damage.

When a person has been affected by a heat stroke, he has a 40º or more fever;changes in mental or behavior are observed;The skin is hot and dry or there is excessive sweating;The skin looks red.