Heat wave alert in 19 districts of UP today: Temperature to soar more than 4 degrees in next 2 days

Varanasi, May 15: Now heat and heatwave will haunt UP. The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert in 19 districts on Thursday. Along with this, the temperature is expected to rise by 2 to 4°C in many districts in the next 2 days. On the other hand, fog prevailed in Ghaziabad-NCR since morning.

On Wednesday, most parts of the state were affected by severe heat. Maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius or more was recorded in about 15 districts including Varanasi, Sultanpur, Jhansi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Amethi, Lucknow, and Bahraich. On the other hand, there will be a change in the weather of the Terai areas between 16 and 20 May. There is a possibility of drizzle with strong winds here.

Temperature can reach 44°C in UP

Meteorologist Atul Kumar Singh said that there has been an increase in temperature in the last 48 hours. The maximum temperature may reach 44 degrees Celsius in the coming two days. There is no possibility of any change in the minimum temperature in the next five days.

These days 2000 to 2500 patients are visiting the OPD of BHU including the divisional hospital of Varanasi. In which the number of patients suffering from heat related diseases is high. About 30 percent of the patients are coming sick every day due to heat related problems.

The number of elderly people is also high among them. Dr. Sunil said that heat is dangerous for everyone. Due to lack of water and salt in the body, blood circulation is hindered. Due to which there is a problem of heat stroke. This can affect the brain and kidneys. Blood circulation in the body can be affected.

Take these steps to prevent heatstroke during hot weather:

• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing.
  Wearing excess clothing or clothing that fits tightly won’t allow your body to cool properly.
• Protect against sunburn.
  Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool itself, so protect yourself outdoors with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor, or SPF, of at least 30. Apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours, or more often if you’re swimming or sweating.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
  Staying hydrated will help your body sweat and maintain an average body temperature.
• Take extra precautions with certain medications.
  Ask your health care team your medications can affect your body’s ability to stay hydrated and dissipate heat.
• Never leave anyone in a parked car.
  This is a common cause of heat-related deaths in children. When parked in the sun, the temperature in your car can rise 20 degrees F in 10 minutes. It’s unsafe to leave a person or pet in a parked car in warm or hot weather, even if the windows are cracked or the car is in the shade. Keep your car locked to prevent a child from getting inside when it is parked.
• Take it easy during the hottest parts of the day.
  If you can’t avoid strenuous activity in hot weather, drink fluids and rest frequently in a cool spot. Try to schedule exercise or physical labor for cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or evening.