A summer wave is an abnormally Excessive Heat and temperature duration, increasing the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer season in the northwest parts of India. Summer waves usually occur between April and June, and in most cases also extend till mid Aug. Extreme temperatures and resulting atmospheric conditions adversely affect people living in these areas as they cause physical stress, sometimes as a result of death.
Excessive Heat | Excessive Heat Temperature
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has given the following criteria for summer waves: The heat wave up to the maximum temperature of a station should not be considered.
- When the normal maximum temperature of a station is less than 40 ° C or equal, the summer wave departs 5 ° C to 6 ° C is a serious summer wave.
- When the normal maximum temperature of a station is more than 40 ° C, the heat of the summer wave is 4 ° C to 5 ° C of severe summer wave which is 6 ° C or above normal.
- When the actual maximum temperature remains 45 ° C or more despite the normal maximum temperature, heat waves should be declared. High daily peak temperatures and longer, more intense heat waves are steadily growing globally due to climate change.
- India is also feeling the impact of climate change in terms of increased examples of heat waves that are more intense in nature with each passing year, and have a devastating effect on human health that increases the number of heat waves.
High daily peak temperatures and longer, more intense heat waves are steadily growing globally due to climate change. India is also feeling the impact of climate change in terms of increased examples of heat waves that are more intense in nature with each passing year, and have a devastating effect on human health that increases the number of heat waves.
The hottest temperature in India
Last year, India recorded its hottest day ever at 50.5C in Rajasthan state. More than 40,000 suspected cases of heatstroke were also reported.
Health effects of heat waves
The health effects of heat waves usually include dehydration, heat cramps, heat tiredness and/or heat stroke. Symptoms and symptoms are as follows: –
- Heat Cramps: Edarna (swelling) and synthe (fainting) typically with fever below 39 ° C i.e. 102 ° F.
- Heat exhaustion: fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps and sweating.
- Heat Stoke: Body temperature with 40 ° C i.e. 104 ° F or more -with the illumination, seizures or coma. This is a potentially fatal situation.
Recover and construction:-
If you think someone is suffering from heat:-
- Take the person to a cool place under the shadow.
- Give water or a revival beverage (if the person is still conscious).
- Consult a doctor if the symptoms worsen or are long-lasting or the person is unconscious.
- Do not give alcohol, caffeine or aerated drink Cool the person by applying a cool wet cloth on his face/body. Loose clothes for better ventilation.
Emergency Kit
Water bottle
Umbrella/cap or cap/head cover
Hand towel
Hand fan
Electrolyte/glucose /oral rebellion
