MP Heatwaves: After this, the Meteorological Department has warned of a further increase in heat for the next two days. People have been asked to take special precautions in this scorching heat. Tuesday is the fourth day of Nautapa, due to which the heat is likely to increase in the entire state. The scorching sun will trouble people from the morning itself.
There is a possibility of severe heat in 46 districts including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur. According to the IMD, there is severe heat in the western part of the state. The northern part is also very hot. The same situation will remain in the coming week. Red alert of severe heat has been issued in Jabalpur, Niwari, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Shahdol, and Singrauli districts.
MP Heatwaves Red Alert
MP Heatwaves Red Alert: Gwalior, Ujjain, Dhar, Khargone, Khandwa, Dewas, Shajapur, Agar-Malwa, Rajgarh, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Sheopurkalan, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Vidisha, Sagar, Narsinghpur, Damoh, Panna, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi and Katni. The rest of the districts will also experience severe heat.
MP Heatwaves Yellow Alert in the state on 29 May too
MP Heatwaves Yellow Alert Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Datia, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Vidisha, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Sagar, Damoh, Narsinghpur, Katni, Panna, Satna, Maihar, Shahdol, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Rajgarh, Agar-Malwa, Shajapur, Dewas, Dhar, Khargone, Khandwa. The effect of heat will be seen in the rest of the districts as well. What to do and what not to do during heat stroke
According to scientists of the Meteorological Department, heat stroke can cause physical stress, which can also lead to death. You can take these measures to reduce the effects of heat stroke and prevent serious illness or death due to heat stroke.
Avoid going out in the sun between 12 noon and 3 pm
MP Heatwaves Alert: Go out only when it is very necessary. Wear light-colored, loose and comfortable cotton clothes. Wear safety glasses, an umbrella, a hat and shoes when going out in the sun. Use curtains, shutters or sunshades to keep your house cool and open the windows at night. Avoid strenuous work when the outside temperature is high. Carry 2-3 glasses of cold drinking water with you while traveling.
Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee, and carbonated soft drinks, which dehydrate the body. Avoid high-protein foods and stale food. Drink plenty of water. Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicles. If you feel faint or unwell, consult a doctor immediately. Consume homemade beverages like lassi, Torani (rice water), lemonade, buttermilk, ORS etc. which help in hydrating the body. Keep animals in the shade and arrange adequate water for them.
Tips for treatment of a person suffering from heat stroke
- Make the person lie down in the shade and wipe or wash his body frequently with a wet cloth.
- Pour normal-temperature water on the head to reduce the body temperature.
- Give ORS, homemade beverages like lassi, Torani (rice water), lemonade, buttermilk, etc. to hydrate the body.
- If the patient needs to be hospitalized, immediately take him to the nearest health center as heat stroke can be fatal. Acclimatization is achieved by gradual exposure to a hot environment during a heat wave.
- A person coming from cold weather to hot weather in the summer season should not roam in the outside environment for a week until he acclimatizes.
