Rajasthan News Desk!!! This time the heat has broken the record of the last 122 years in March. From the beginning of summer, hot winds and heat waves have started blowing. Which is wreaking havoc on common people, animals and nature. While on one hand the common man is running to save his life from the heat wave that falls day and night, on the other hand, everyone from wild animals to trees and plants are getting caught in it. In the last 50 years, more than 17000 people have lost their lives due to the increasing heat and the havoc of heat wave. So let us know in today’s video what is heat wave, when does heat wave occur, in which areas heat wave prevails, what are the symptoms of heat wave and how to protect oneself from heat wave
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What is Loo: The dusty, hot and dry winds blowing from north-east and west to east in summer in northern India are called Loo. This type of wind blows in the months of May and June. During Loo, the temperature can go up to 45° to 50° centigrade. Loo is a common occurrence in this summer season. Barmer district of Rajasthan state of India experiences the most Loo.
When does Loo blow: In simple words, Loo means trapped hot air which blows when high atmospheric pressure builds up in an area and persists for 2 or more days. During this time, when the high pressure strengthens at a height of 3 thousand to 7600 meters and such conditions can last for many days or weeks. After this, the high pressure takes the air downwards and this force prevents the air from rising near the earth. The most severe outbreak of Loo in India is seen in the months of May and June. During these months, the temperature can reach 45° to 50°.
In which areas heat wave prevails: In India, heat wave prevails in the plains of north-western India, central, eastern and northern peninsular India during the months of March to June. The states falling in these areas include Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and some parts of Karnataka. Apart from this, sometimes heat wave also prevails in coastal areas like Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Symptoms of heat stroke: Heat stroke affects animals as well as humans. Due to this, many symptoms like dehydration, weakness, dizziness, headache are seen in the body, along with this people can also suffer from muscle cramps, vomiting and heat stroke. In case of severe problem, stiffness, swelling, unconsciousness and fever can also occur in the body. The risk of seizures also increases when the body temperature increases.
Measures to prevent heat stroke: When exposed to strong sunlight, the body starts feeling dehydrated, due to which one feels very thirsty and starts having headaches. Apart from this, vomiting, dizziness, fever and excessive sweating are its symptoms. Many people faint due to heat, which is called heat syncope. When exposed to heat continuously or for a long time, the body stops sweating completely. If sweating stops, then understand that it is a symptom of heat stroke. This can damage important organs like kidneys and liver, i.e. it can prove fatal. One should immediately go to the hospital when suffering from heat stroke, because the body needs to be cooled very quickly. For this, along with sponging the body with ice, a drip may also have to be applied to control the temperature.
Children and the elderly are at the highest risk of heat stroke because their body temperature control system is not good. People who work in the sun for long hours are also at risk of heat stroke. There is a need to drink electrolyte water in proportion to the amount of sweat released from the body. Electrolyte water means that it should contain sufficient minerals. Therefore, it is advisable to drink ORS solution in summer so that the body remains hydrated. The risk of heat stroke is highest between 11 am and 3:30 pm. One should avoid staying outside in the sun during this time.
Children, elderly and women should avoid going out in the sun, besides this, if necessary, use an umbrella to avoid the sun and keep the head and face covered with a cloth. Avoid going out in the sun directly from the AC environment because if you go out of an air-conditioned room or car and immediately go into a hot place or sun, the body has trouble maintaining the balance of its temperature, so cold and cough can start and health can deteriorate.