By Admin 
In many states of the country, the heat is at its peak and the capital Delhi is also not untouched by this. The temperature here has crossed 45 degrees Celsius. In such a situation, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert of Lu (Heatwave) in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Actually, cases of heatstroke are increasing due to the scorching heat. In such a situation, know what to do and what not to do to avoid the heat in this hot summer of Delhi?
what is heat and why it is dangerous?
Lu is also called heat stroke or sun stroke. This is a condition in which body temperature is more than 40 ° C (104 ° F). This happens when the body is unable to bear external heat and the system of controlling its temperature fails. According to experts, heat can cause dehydration, multi-organ dysfunction and death in severe cases. Children, elderly, pregnant women and already sick people come quickly in the grip of heat.
Why does Delhi feel more heat?
Many research has revealed that due to ‘Heat Island Effect’ in urban areas like Delhi, the effect of heat is increased. Actually, here, concrete forests, vehicles emissions, and lack of greenery increase the temperature.
This is how the symptoms of heat stroke are
- Body temperature is more than 104 & deg; f (40 & deg; c).
- Skin to be red, warm, and dry. Sweating stops.
- Headache and dizziness, even the problem of unconsciousness in severe cases.
- Nausea and vomiting, problems of stomach cramps.
- Walking sharp pulse and difficulty in breathing as well as the body’s oxygen balance deteriorates.
- Muscle cramps due to dehydration.
In these ways you can protect against heat
- Keep the body hydrated: Drink at least three to four liters of water a day. To avoid dehydration, drink some water every 30 minutes. Apart from this, you can complete the deficiency of electrolytes by drinking ORS, lemonade, coconut water or sattu syrup.
- sunshine prevention: If there is no necessary work, then stay in the house from 11 am to 4 pm. During this time the risk of heat is the highest. If the work is very important, then get out using the umbrella, cap, or cotton scarf.
- Diet change: Eat things like curd, buttermilk, lassi, cucumber, watermelon and mint. This keeps the body cool and protects against heat. At the same time, raw mangoes balance electrolytes.
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disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.