Contest : Overheating conditions in my region.

Hello friends.

How is the current temperature and weather conditions in your region?

All over in India particularly Delhi and Jaipur is most affected area where temperature is always 5°C above normal for last week. But unfortunately my city Kolkata and its surroundings districts experiencing temperature between 40-45°C. But Kolkata's feel like temperature is 50°C. Kolkata has turned into a heat island. The northwestern hot lu has entered into the state. The intensity of heat is highest of last fifty years. Heat wave is passing through the state.

Due to holding of heat by the sky rise buildings, pollution due to increase in private motor vehicle and less water bodies temperature is not lesser even after sunset. Due to the residual heat it has become very suffocating condition.

How is overheating affecting all professionals? What problems are they facing or have you noticed any?

Actually it is recommended not to go outdoor between 8 AM to 5 PM. It is better to take breaks more frequently in shaded area.

It is becoming difficult to maintain body temperature below 105°F. Those who are in chronic medical condition, they are vulnerable to heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

Footpath is totally desolated. All shops and stalls are closed.

Two persons died in last week while they were traveling outside in open vehicles like Auto rikshaw.

One Kolkata Durdarshan News reader become unconscious during news reading on Sunday.

How are you trying to protect yourself or others from this intense heat while working?

I would check friends and neighbours who are at high risk of heat related illness.

I would request them to have plenty of water and carry sunscreen wearing lightweight, light colour loose fitting clothing along with hat while they are outdoor. I also suggest them to take in between time to rest in air conditioned area like malls and libraries. Try to avoid outdoor when it is extremely hot.

It is important to know the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, two very serious , but different heat related illness

Symptoms of Heat related illness

Heat Exhaustion	Heat Stroke
Dizziness	Body temp >105°F
Faint	Faint, loses consciousness
Nausea	Nausea, Dizziness
Weakness	Altered mental state
Heavy sweating	shallow breathing
Fast weak pulse	Rapid Strong pulse
Cool, pale skin	hot red dry or moist skin
Muscles cramps	throbbing headache

First aid for Heat related illness

Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency. Hospitalize the victim immediately, delay may cause fatal. Don't give fluids.

Reduce the body temperature by cool bath or shower. Shift the victim to air-conditioned area.

In case of Heat Exhaustion if the person vomit more than once, seek immediate medical attention. Offer sips of water. Move the victim in cooler environment.

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