Above-normal monthly minimum temperatures are also likely across most parts of the country in June. (Representational/ PTI Photo) Dr. Vivek Vishwanathan, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Bhailal Amin General Hospital, Vadodara shares how heatwave can trigger hypertension and anxiety Yes, heatwaves can potentially trigger hypertension and anxiety in children, although these effects may be more commonly observed …
Several regions in India are experiencing heatwaves that are exceeding expected levels. These extreme temperatures can have numerous detrimental effects on the body, including the eyes. Conditions such as Dry Eye Syndrome, allergic conjunctivitis and contact lens related ulcers become more prevalent as temperatures rise. Each of these conditions can lead to significant discomfort, gritty …
Relative humidity has increased in all zones, the analysis said. New Delhi: The temperature in 17 locations across the northwest breached the 48 degrees Celsius mark amid a severe heatwave which is testing human endurance. Delhi’s Mungeshpur reported 48.8 degrees yesterday. Meanwhile, Haryana’s Sirsa recorded 48.4 degrees. Meanwhile, the number of heatstroke patients in Rajasthan …
A red alert for heatwaves has already been issued for Northwest India till May 28, necessitating urgent action across all states. (Representative Photo) Dr Ajay Kaul, Chairman, Cardiac Sciences, Fortis Hospital, Noida shares that the risk of fatal heart attack may double in a heat wave Experiencing a heat wave might be more than just …
The situation in Rajasthan due to the persisting heatwave remained dire on Sunday, with at least eight cities crossing the 45°C-mark and the India Meteorological Department predicting a further rise of 1-2°C over the next 48 hours. The situation in Rajasthan due to the persisting heatwave remained dire on Sunday, with at least eight cities …
Many a times diabetes patients find it very difficult to manage their disease due to the heat and dehydration. What steps can you take to prevent that? Diabetes Management: How To Regulate Blood Sugar Levels Naturally Amidst Heatwave? North India has been battling tremendous heatwave in the last ten days. For the first time in …
Bijaylaxmi Das, a housewife in Bhubaneswar is worried about the long heatwave this summer that is making her family’s life miserable. What worries her more these days is the rising prices of vegetables, chicken and pulses that are threatening to dent her household budget. Last week, Das had a bitter argument with her neighbourhood chicken …
Image Source : GOOGLE Studies link stroke with extreme temperatures, night-time heat New research led by Harvard University reveals that both hot and cold extreme temperatures elevate the risk of stroke-related deaths. This risk is more pronounced in low-income countries compared to high-income ones. The study analysed stroke-related deaths from 1979 to 2019 across 522 …
Over the past fortnight or so, I have been noticing an increase in the numbers of heatwave-related heart attacks. And not just in our hospital, but across facilities in the city. As we all know, extreme high temperatures can put the heart under stress and a certain subset of people becomes vulnerable to heart attacks …
The Delhi-NCR region is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 45°C at ten locations on Saturday. The highest recorded temperature was 46.8°C in Mungeshpur, northwest Delhi. The IMD has issued a ‘red alert’ for the entire region including Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, warning of severe heat conditions for the next few days.Mercury …