Deaths from cold in Mexico

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http://www.elsiglodedurango.com.mx/noticia/302867.ignoran-advertencia-de-crisis-alimentaria.html

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'Ignore food crisis warning'

By: LAURA RAMIREZ / THE CENTURY OF DURANGO / GUADALUPE VICTORIA, DGO. - February 20, 2011.
The local MP, Gustavo Pedro Cortes, accused authorities of the secretaries of State Rural Development (Segdr) and federal Agriculture (SAGARPA) not heed the warning of a global food crisis, same as the United United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) issued in recent years, which is why today is a lack of policies and programs to address the problem.


Concern. International organizations in recent years warning of a global food crisis.

"FAO brings the concern of a food crisis that is brewing in the world for damage caused to agriculture by weather events and the low production in some countries," he added.

It is a real risk of food shortage, as is that of a rise in prices, he said.

INSENSITIVE

Pedro Cortes insisted SAGDR draw and SAGARPA to be insensitive to this reality that lies ahead.
This said, it became clear during a meeting held last Wednesday in Durango State and federal officials of these agencies with two guests of the chapter FAO Mexico, and in which the legislature took part.

NO REACTION

The interviewee explained that the UN agency suggested for at least three years, the urgency to implement programs that create a counterweight to the food shortage and soaring prices in Mexico, that the codependency that the country has on other nations to sustain its population .
"But the government still does not react, even with all the information that flows over the problems in agriculture and disadvantages that will be enhanced to produce the global climate change," reiterated the PT extraction legislature.

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Wither away in Durango cold affected
NOTIMEX

2011-02-20 13:27:00
Durango, 20 Feb. (Notimex) .- The greater involvement caused by the cold in the field is in the rangelands because the grass was burned, so be scarce feed for livestock, said Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and State Rural Development, Carlos Lopez de Nava Matuk.

He explained that currently are doing tours in the regions that currently have quantified damage to about six thousand hectares of irrigated crop.

He said that among the most affected crops are melons, chile and alfalfa, and wheat and oats it's early, so it is currently making the report to give a true picture of the damages.

In this regard, said he is working closely with irrigation districts and municipal authorities which also reported death of cattle as well as involvement in tractor engines.

He explained that currently follow the routes across the state to give a real report of the damages and to request the authorities of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) support for farmers and food supplements for livestock .

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The devastation in affected crops in Sinaloa, Sonora and Chihuahua in northern Mexico, has led to speculation and hoarding in entities that buy vegetables from affected areas.

The prices of some products such as tomato shot up 300% in Jalisco, while the cucumbers and peppers have risen over 100% in Baja California during the past three weeks.

The president of the Agricultural Council of Jalisco, Mauro Jimenez, and the Union of Merchants Market, Rafael Barrios, demanded the immediate intervention of the authorities to stop the hoarders, since warned, it could spark a food crisis .

And is that according to its projections, prices will go higher over the next two or three months owing to frost affected crops in Sinaloa tender, products that were to be harvested during that period.

Corn traders hoard

300% increases in vegetables

Guadalajara, Jal. The loss of crops due to frost that occurred in Sinaloa-largest producer of grains and vegetables consumed in Jalisco, and began to suffer in the pocket of consumers.

Two weeks ago began the escalation of prices mainly in vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, peppers, corn and beans, derived from the speculation of traders in central Guadalajara supply.

The price of tomatoes increased by 300%, some varieties of chile rose 100% and 30% beans, said the president of the Union of Merchants Market, Rafael Barrios.

Another product which have submitted their cost increases is corn, which in turn caused an immediate rise in the price of tortillas.

In this case, the cause of the increase is "speculation and hoarding," complained Mauro Jim?nez I?iguez, chairman of the Agricultural Council of Jalisco.

The wheat was not affected

Tijuana plant upward

Tijuana, BC. Involvement in plantations in the north of the country had some impact in Tijuana, as the case of tomatoes, said Carlos Orozco RISKS, director of Agriculture of the Ministry of Agricultural Development of Lower California, but ruled out exorbitant increases in vegetables.

Tomatoes and tomato saladette ball are brought in from Sinaloa, whose price increased from 6.67 to 17.86 pesos per box of 14 kilos in the last three weeks, according to the daily monitoring of the Ministry of Economy in supply centers.

Other foods that reported increases are: papaya (Jalisco) which rose from 14 to 19 pesos a kilo, the cucumber (Sinaloa), which went from 5.91 to 13.64 pesos a box with 22 kilos and other products harvested in Baja California as green tomatoes which increased from 5.45 to 11 pesos per kilo and serrano chile that from 8 to 11 pesos per kilo.
Regarding wheat crops in Baja California, the director mentioned that the winter is a time more beneficial.

Subsistence production is

Puebla not come to remove corn

Puebla, Pue. In the center of the country, the price of tortillas would go up 50% over the next two months as a result of frost three weeks ago caused the loss of more than 300,000 hectares of white maize in Sinaloa.

The president of the National Confederation of Corn Producers in Mexico, Efrain Garcia Bello said this grain crops in the south-southeast entities, including people, can not replace some of those lost in the north, because to 90% is self-consumed.

But he added that in the states of the south-southeast is possible to increase yields of white corn 20 to 30% by the end of this year, provided grants and programs Procampo productive assets arrive on time and there training.

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It rises to 31 deaths associated with low temperatures: SSA
February 20, 2011
The Health Ministry said that although the temperature has risen in most of the country, there are areas in the north where low temperatures prevail, such as in Temosachic, Chihuahua, where they provide up to seven degrees Celsius .


The Health Ministry reported that at week 07, 2011, reported six deaths, five of which occurred in Chihuahua, one in the town of Guachochi, two and two Chihuahua Delicias, Chihuahua, and one in the state of Hidalgo , in the town of Huejutla.

He noted that since the beginning of the 2010-2011 cold season, from October 21, 2010 to February 16 this year, there have been 31 deaths in total, associated with the season, two of which occurred in Coahuila, 24 in Chihuahua, two in Puebla, two in Durango and one in Hidalgo.

In 2010, for the same week there were 33 deaths, so there are two fewer than last year.

He also said the agency that although the temperature has increased in most parts of the country, there are areas of the north in the prevailing low temperatures, for example Temosachic, Chihuahua, where he planned to minus seven degrees Celsius .

Therefore, said maintaining the alert to the population of extreme measures to avoid damage to health from this cause, such as carbon monoxide poisoning or burns.

In addition to strengthening epidemiological surveillance activities, health promotion, vaccinations and medical care of the population, with emphasis on states and municipalities usually have deaths from these causes, the agency said in a statement.

Finally, he recommended that to avoid risks to your health should keep warm and avoid sudden changes in temperature, cover your mouth and nose with a scarf to avoid breathing in cold air, drinking plenty of fluids, fruits and vegetables with vitamins A and C, and wash hands frequently and in case of any trouble, go immediately to the nearest medical facility to home.

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Ciudad Ju?rez
Cold killed thousands of trees and plants
The other tragedy ...
El Mexicano
February 22, 2011

Juan Ramon Rosas / El Mexicano

Ciudad Ju?rez, Chihuahua.-7000 More palms burned by the low temperatures of the first day of February, but there is hope of being saved, so, it will be until May when reviewed to meet the conditions found, the economic losses are incalculable.

The head of the Directorate of Parks and Gardens, Sergio Le?n Fr?as, said that within this unit there is great concern because there are thousands of plants by low temperature were removed, there are even some who are living 15 years, and see the need to shoot them down because they are dry.

He explained that the next few months, the image of the city in the palm trees which are on the ridges, not the best, but seeking understanding, because it can not cut the branches, because it could damage it.

He said that at first spoken of 85 percent of the palm trees that are damaged, but for the time employees are assessing the situation and wait for the month of May, then if you know what the impact was impacted by frost of the first day of February.

It is hoped that by April or May, when the palms begin to surface, reduce to 60 percent damage.

He further commented that the palm trees, other damage there are eucalyptus trees, their life they had in some cases, 15 years old.

He explained that in the same way, wait to see if they can sprout, but if not, be cut and re-sprout.

Frost can kill young trees and delicate with no protection. However, it is unusual for a frost kills mature trees, the official said.

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Eleven people die in Sonora
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 4:00
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So far this winter season, which began in October last year, low temperatures and the efforts of citizens to recover the heat has killed eleven people, ten more than last year, also have increased - almost twice-the cases of people served by the cold.

Sergio Olvera Alba, director of epidemiology at the Health Ministry confirmed that in previous weeks, when the cold front brought temperatures below freezing, the last death came, who was a homeless person in San Luis Rio Colorado and died of hypothermia .

Also, so far this season, 67 cases have treated the effect of the cold: 51 have been carbon monoxide poisoning, 11 for butane, 2 and 3 burn hypothermia. Last year at the same time, that number was 35.

The specialist reminded to look for other options for home heating, as cases of poisoning have increased and are expected to remain low temperatures, and therefore recommends that "to remain vigilant."

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Reported 27 dead and 309 injured during the winter season
Notimex in Chihuahua | National
02/23/2011 | Time Created: 19:02:37 | Last updated: 19:25:37


A total of 27 dead and 309 injured, is the number of victims and people affected during the current winter season, reported the State Civil Protection Unit (UEPC).

The director of the department, Luis Luj?n Pe?a said that in total there were 309 injuries and 27 deaths in the different municipalities of the state, some deaths were caused by burns and carbon monoxide poisoning.

He said that of the 309 injured, 260 were poisoned, 28 with burns and the remaining 21 from hypothermia, and the city of Ciudad Juarez reported the highest number of cases.

He added that as far as the death toll from the cold, 13 died from hypothermia, 10 intoxicated and four burns.

He clarified that the dependence, from which exacerbated the cold temperatures, strengthened prevention campaigns to the population, for the care to be taken in these winter seasons in order to avoid these facts.

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Snow forecast in Baja California, Sonora and Chihuahua for #32 cold front

The frontal system will be located on these states, will be with a mid-level trough and jet stream, which will lead to cloudy with rain and falling temperatures in the northwest of the country, explained the National Weather Service.

Sun, 27/02/2011 - 08:32
Mexico City .- In the states of Baja California, Sonora and Chihuahua are expected very low temperatures with the potential for snow and strong winds and rains due to the cold front 32 which is accompanied by the fourth winter storm, said National Weather Service (SMN).

In its general newsletter explained that the frontal system will be located on these entities, will be with a mid-level trough and jet stream, which will lead to cloudy with rain and falling temperatures in the northwest.

The agency of the National Water Commission (Conagua), said it will keep the possibility of snowfall in mountain areas of the three states.

You will have a minimum temperature of zero degrees Celsius to minus 10 in Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua and Durango, and a five-degree Celsius in northern Baja California Sur, south of Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, Zacatecas, Guanajuato, Michoac?n , State of Mexico and Puebla.

As an anticyclonic circulation cover much of the country and generate stable and dry weather, warm weather with highs 30 to 38 degrees Celsius in Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco and Yucatan Peninsula.

In addition, cause a censored with winds up to 60 miles per hour, especially on the coasts of Tamaulipas.

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Mexico
SSa reported 3 deaths from cold in Durango and SLP, add 33
Organizacion Editorial Mexicana
February 27, 2011


Carlos Lara / El Sol de Mexico

Mexico City .- The Ministry of Health reported that in the last week of February there were three deaths due to cold in the states of Durango and San Luis Potosi, so the death toll from the frigid wave is located at 33.

"At week 08, 2011, reported two deaths, one of which occurred in Durango, Durango, and one in the municipality of San Antonio, San Luis Potosi. So from the beginning of the cold season 2010-2011, 21 October 2010 to 23 February this year, it recorded 33 deaths in total, associated with the season, two of which occurred in Coahuila, 24 in Chihuahua, two in Puebla, three in Durango, one in Hidalgo and San Luis Potosi. "

In a statement, the agency said that although the temperature has increased in most parts of the country, there are areas of the north in the prevailing low temperatures, for example Temosachic, Chihuahua, where he expected to at least six degrees Celsius.

Therefore, the Ministry of Health maintains the warning to the population of extreme measures to avoid damage to health from this cause, such as carbon monoxide poisoning or burns.

Also strengthen the epidemiological surveillance activities, health promotion, vaccinations and medical care of the population, with emphasis on states and municipalities usually have deaths from these causes.