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Navi Mumbai swelters: Heatstroke warning issued!
9 May
Summary
- Heat waves are declared when temperatures exceed usual maximums by 3°C for three days.
- Heatstroke symptoms include intense heat, heavy sweating, exhaustion, and severe headaches.
- Immediate care involves moving to shade and cooling the body with wet cloths or baths.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has issued a significant advisory urging residents to prepare for rising temperatures and the dangers of heatstroke. A heatwave is defined as a period where temperatures remain at least 3°C above normal for three consecutive days or exceed 45°C for two days. These events, typically occurring in the pre-monsoon months from March to June, are described as silent disasters that harm both humans and wildlife.
Warning signs of heatstroke include intense heat coupled with heavy sweating, followed by hot and dry skin. Other symptoms encompass exhaustion, dizziness, severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, and painful muscle cramps. Immediate relief measures recommended by NMMC involve moving affected individuals to a cool, shaded area and reducing body temperature using cold compresses or baths.
To combat dehydration, the advisory stresses drinking ample water, even without feeling thirsty, and consuming fluids like ORS, lemon syrup, buttermilk, or lassi. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor activities between noon and 4 pm, wear loose, light-colored clothing, and use hats or umbrellas. Outdoor work should be scheduled for cooler parts of the day. Eating water-rich fruits and vegetables is also recommended.
