The heat in India is breaking records this year. Temperatures are increasing rapidly in Jharkhand, Karnataka, West Bengal, Odisha and Maharashtra, causing the threat of heat stroke. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heatwave alert for these states and advised people to be careful.
Let us know what is the condition of heat in these states, how to avoid heat and what steps the government is taking to deal with this crisis.
1. Which states are the most affected?
According to the IMD, the temperature in many states of India has reached above 40 ° C. Especially in Jharkhand, Karnataka, West Bengal, Odisha and Maharashtra, the situation is becoming serious.
Jharkhand
In many districts of Jharkhand, the temperature has reached 42 ° C to 45 ° C. The heat in Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur and Bokaro has become unbearable. Heat stroke patients are increasing in hospitals due to heatstroke.
Karnataka
The outbreak of heat continues in South India as well. The temperature in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Dharwad and Kalaburgi has crossed 40 ° C. Humid heat here is also bothering people.
West Bengal
The temperature in Kolkata, Asansol and Purulia has gone above 41 ° C. A holiday has been announced in schools due to heat and the administration is advising people to stay in homes.
Odisha
The temperature in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur and Balasore has reached 44 ° C. The state government has changed the time of government offices as a precaution and appealed people not to get out in the afternoon.
Maharashtra
In Vidarbha and Marathwada region, Lu is getting the most impact. The temperature in Nagpur, Amravati, Chandrapur and Pune has reached 45 ° C. People are suffering from humid heat in Mumbai too.
2. Why is the heat growing so much?
This year, the effect of heat in India is being seen more. There can be many reasons behind this:
- Climate change: The effect of increasing global warming is now clearly visible.
- El Nino Effect: This year, India is getting more heat due to El Nino influence in the Pacific Ocean.
- Urbanization: The temperature in cities is increasing rapidly due to cutting of trees and plants and concrete forests.
3. How to avoid heatstroke?
The IMD and the Health Department have advised people to take some important precautions to avoid heatwave:
What to do?
Drink more water and cold beverages.
Wear light and loose clothes, especially cotton clothes.
Use an umbrella, cap and sunglass before going out.
Avoid getting out between 12 noon and 4 pm.
If you feel dizzy or the body looks hot, then immediately relax on a shady place.
What not to do?
Do not go out in too much sun, especially children and elderly.
Do not consume too much caffeine or alcohol beverages.
Avoid eating more fried and fried things.
4. What steps are the government and administration taking?
Governments in states are taking several steps to deal with heatwave:
- The timing of schools in Jharkhand and Odisha has been changed.
- The West Bengal government has announced schools holidays in some districts.
- Hospitals in Maharashtra and Karnataka have been instructed to be prepared for heat stroke patients.
- Working hours have been reduced in government offices, so that people do not get out in strong sunlight.
- The municipal corporation is spraying water on the roads, so that the effect of heat can be reduced.
5. Will the heat increase further in the coming days?
Meteorologists say that the heat may increase even more in May and June. In the next few weeks, the temperature in many states can cross 45 ° C. There is little hope of relief till the arrival of the monsoon. According to the IMD, the monsoon in South India and Eastern India can reach the second week of June, which will gradually reduce the effect of heat.
