Night Heatwave: Heatwaves are not only raging during the day, but also at night! Why is the danger increasing for children and women?
Night Heatwave: Along with the daytime heat, the increasing night time heat is also taking a toll on people's health. Night heatwave is becoming a significant threat, especially for children, women, and the elderly. Learn more here.
This year's heat has made life difficult for people. Previously, people were only bothered by the intense sunlight and hot winds during the day, but now the heat isn't subsiding even at night. In many states, night temperatures have risen so much that people are having trouble sleeping. Significantly, a "night heatwave" alert has been issued for the first time in Madhya Pradesh. According to the Meteorological Department, when temperatures remain extremely high even at night, and the body cannot cool down, it is called a "hot night."
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Due to the intense heat, a high alert has been issued in many areas from 12 noon to 4 pm. People have been advised not to leave their homes unless it is absolutely necessary. The Meteorological Department and doctors say that this is the time when the heat wave is most severe. Children, the elderly, and women have been especially advised to stay indoors. School children have also been asked to refrain from playing in direct sunlight.
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People typically think of heat waves as intensely hot daytime winds, but nighttime heat waves are a bit different. The air isn't necessarily hot, but rather, the nighttime temperatures are so high that the walls, floors, and even the rooms themselves can't cool down. Even fans and coolers often fail to provide relief. The body is exhausted from the day's heat and can't find rest at night. This is why doctors consider it more dangerous. Continuously hot nights weaken the body, leaving a person feeling exhausted.
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Children's bodies overheat faster than adults'. They can't tolerate heat for long. If they don't get proper sleep at night, they become irritable, feel weak, and sometimes even experience problems like fever or vomiting. Young children also don't drink much water on their own, leading to dehydration. Doctors recommend that children wear light clothing at night and be given water or cold homemade drinks from time to time.
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Night time heat can be especially troublesome for women, especially pregnant women. Excessive heat can cause dehydration, leading to weakness, dizziness, and headaches. Women who work at home all day often find it difficult to rest at night. Constant sweating can exhaust the body. Excessive heat in pregnant women can also affect the health of the baby. Therefore, doctors advise women to drink water throughout the day and avoid strenuous activities.
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The Meteorological Department has advised people to stay indoors during the hottest hours of the day. If going out is absolutely necessary, cover your head and carry water with you. Drinking lemonade, buttermilk, and coconut water at home is recommended. Drinking plenty of water at night is also essential to avoid dehydration. It has been advised not to leave children and the elderly alone and to keep the room as cool as possible.
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The Meteorological Department predicts that heat may intensify in many parts of North and Central India in the coming days. If there is no rain, the effects of the night heat could last longer. The biggest concern is that people understand the daytime heat, but often take the nighttime heat lightly. This is where the real danger lies. Therefore, it is important for people to remain vigilant and take special care of children, women, and the elderly.