PooIn many parts of India including the north-eastern states, heat is being felt instead of cold in the month of December. At many places the temperature is being recorded 3-4 degrees more than normal, which has surprised people. In this month, which is generally considered cold, the effect of heat has increased due to the absence of cold north-westerly winds. The result is that the switched off fans and ACs have started running again.
According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, unusually high temperature in December can increase health problems. This situation is especially worrying for the elderly, small children and those who are already ill.
TOI’s According to Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, said that such hot weather can increase health problems. Heat and lack of fluids can lead to heat-related illnesses. Additionally, prolonged hot weather creates a favorable environment for mosquitoes to breed, which can increase the risk of diseases like dengue and malaria.
According to Dr. Avi Kumar, Senior Pulmonologist, Fortis Escorts, Okhla, Delhi, due to air pollution and climate change, winters are becoming shorter and summers are becoming hotter. In such weather, nose and throat allergies, eye irritation and respiratory diseases are increasing. Especially problems like bronchial asthma, COPD and interstitial lung disease are increasing rapidly.
of Medanta Hospital Dr. Ashish Kumar Prakash said that it is very important to get your health checked regularly at this time. He advised to eat nutritious diet, drink adequate amount of water and wear mask to avoid air pollution.
