Delhi Heatwave Alert: Essential Tips to Stay Safe Amid Rising Temperatures

Lifestyle: In many parts of the country including Delhi, the outbreak of heat is increasing at this time. The temperature has reached above 40 degrees Celsius at many places, and the Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heatwave. In such a situation, it becomes very important to take care of your health in this season. However, many times, despite all the existence, people fall prey to heat stroke or heatstroke. In this article, we will tell you what is heatstroke, what are its symptoms, and what steps should be taken immediately when heatstroke.

Heatstroke: Know what happens?

Heatstroke occurs when the body temperature increases and the body is unable to cool itself. In this condition, the vital organs of the body, especially the brain, can cause damage. This can be fatal and life can become a threat if not getting treatment in time.

Why is heatstroke occurs?

This usually occurs when a person lasts in excessive heat, especially due to physical activities. When the body is unable to bear the heat, the heat examination (tiredness from the heat) can also cause heatstroke. Apart from this, staying in the sun for a long time, working without water and lack of water in the body can also be due to this.

Symptoms of Heatstroke

• Body temperature is 40 ° C (104 ° F) 
• Dizziness, mental confusion, and trouble speaking
• Splendoria
• Scorpion
• Redness
• Heartbeat
• Exhausty
• Body stiffness and fainting

What to do when heatstroke?

If a person falls prey to heatstroke, try to cool him immediately. These are some primary measures that can be adopted immediately:

• Place the person in cold water or give them a cold shower. 

• sponging the body with cold water.

• Place an ice pack or a damp towel on the neck, underarms, and waist.

• Cover it with a cold and wet sheet.

• If the person is conscious, drink cold water, an electrolytes rich in drinks or no caffeine drink.

• If the person is unconscious and is not breathing you can start CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

Measures to avoid heat

To keep yourself safe in summer, consume more water, wear light and loose clothes and try to avoid strong sunlight. If it is necessary to go out, then cover the head and try to spend less time in the sun. Also, before exiting, take care that there is no lack of water in the body.
The correct information and readiness is necessary to prevent heat and heat in summer. By adopting these simple measures, we can take care of our health and face this heat. Be safe, be healthy!