Heatwave Alert in India: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has anticipated scorching conditions over eastern and peninsular India for the next two days. “India is expected to experience prolonged heat waves this summer, especially between April and June,” the weather office stated.
Many states in central India and select places in the south are already witnessing maximum temperatures of 40 to 42°C.
According to the IMD weather forecast, the heatwave would most certainly continue across Kerala, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu until April 9. Some locations, such as Karnataka and Rayalaseema, south Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, are anticipated to have maximum temperatures that exceed the 98th percentile.
A heatwave is described as a situation in which the air temperature becomes lethal to the human body. It is determined using temperature thresholds over a region, which are based on actual temperature or deviation from normal.
IMD encouraged individuals to avoid heat exposure by wearing lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting cotton clothing, covering their heads, and using a cloth, cap, or umbrella. The weather forecasting office has highlighted the measures and advice to take during the heatwave.
Heatwave alert in India: Dos
- Hydrate yourself with sufficient water. .
- To minimize dehydration, use ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) or make your own summer drinks like coconut water, lemon water, butter milk, and others.
- Wear cotton, light-colored, and lightweight clothing in the summer.
- Use an umbrella, hat, sunglasses, and a cloth to protect your skin and eyes from the sunscreen.
- Take special care of the elderly and overweight youngsters.
Heatwave alert in India: Don’ts
- Avoid sun exposure between 12 noon and 3 p.m.
- Try to avoid strenuous activity.
- Avoid salty, spicy, oily, and high-protein foods.
- Avoid cooking during peak summer hours.
- Do not leave your dogs or children alone in parked automobiles.
