Chandigarh : The temperature on the third day of Nautapa in Punjab has broken the record of the last 46 years. The temperature recorded in Bathinda on Monday was 48.4 degrees. This is the highest temperature ever in Punjab. At the same time, the Meteorological Department has issued a red alert till May 29. After this, Western Disturbance is expected to become active.
According to the information released by the Meteorological Department, the effect of Nautapa will be seen in Punjab for two more days. During this period, a slight increase in temperature may be seen. According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature in Bathinda, Punjab has been recorded at 48.4 degrees, which is 0.7 degrees more than the temperature of May 21, 1978. On the said date, the maximum temperature of Punjab was recorded at 47.7 degrees in Amritsar.
At the same time, after Bathinda, the highest temperature in Pathankot was 47.1 degrees. At the same time, the temperature of Firozpur has been recorded at 45.7 degrees, Faridkot at 45.6 degrees, Amritsar at 45.4 degrees.
Temperature in different cities of Punjab
Amritsar – Yesterday’s temperature was recorded at 45.4 degrees. Today the temperature is expected to exceed 46.
Jalandhar – The maximum temperature of the city was recorded at 42.7 degrees, which is expected to be around 44 degrees today.
Ludhiana – The maximum temperature of the city was recorded at 44.8 degrees, which is expected to be around 46 degrees today.
Mohali – The maximum temperature was recorded at 43.6 degrees on Monday evening. Today the temperature is expected to be around 46 degrees.
Patiala– The maximum temperature of the city was recorded at 45.4 degrees yesterday. Today the temperature is expected to be around 46 degrees.
Outside temperature affects the body
In a research paper published in Harvard Health Journal in July, 2022, Dr. Aaron Bernstein writes that if the temperature of the environment exceeds 90 degrees Fahrenheit i.e. 32 degrees Celsius, then if the body remains with this temperature for several days, it will only cause dehydration, Not only is there a risk of diarrhea etc., but the entire internal mechanism of our body gets affected by it.
According to Dr. Aaron, heart, kidney, lungs, liver and brain in the human body can function only at a certain temperature. If the temperature is much higher or lower than this, the entire body has to work harder to maintain the body temperature. The extra stress placed on internal organs makes them more vulnerable to diseases ranging from sudden organ failure or death.
This heat can be fatal
Due to increase in temperature, heart, kidney, lungs, liver and brain have to work harder, hence it is important that all these organs are completely healthy, only then they will be able to withstand this pressure. If there is already any disease, weakness or special health condition in those organs, then the possibility of their getting damaged in extreme heat will increase.
Meteorological Department issued warning
- Avoid heat and sunlight.
- Drink enough water.
- Wear light colored loose cotton clothes.
- Cover the head with a cap or umbrella.
- Do not allow infants, elderly people and people suffering from chronic diseases to come in contact with heat and sunlight.
- Warning to farmers and laborers working in the fields to work in the morning and evening.
- Contact a doctor immediately in case of dizziness, nausea, fast heartbeat and fainting.