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A record-breaking afternoon temperature was recorded in Dubai on 16 July 2024. The temperature at Dubai International Airport was 62.44 degrees Celsius while at 5 pm the temperature was 53.9 degrees Celsius. But such heat is not good for any city dweller or animal. At the time this temperature was recorded, the air was hot. The air temperature was 42 degrees. So that deadly weather happened in Dubai which made life difficult.
During summer in Dubai, the mercury usually remains above 40 degrees Celsius. Bearing the heat here is a challenging task. This year the summer season was very hot all over the world. There was so much humidity that it suffocated the entire Gulf region.
Deadly heat in Gulf countries
When the humidity is higher than the temperature, the heat is felt more. That is, even if the temperature is around 40-42 degrees, in such a situation it feels like 55-60 degrees Celsius. There is a deadly combination of heat and humidity in the Gulf countries. In this situation, the human body sweats more. Excessive sweating can lead to dehydration. Breathing may become difficult.
What is the wet bulb temperature which caused the condition to worsen?
By calculating temperature and humidity together, the wet bulb temperature or heat induction of a given place can be calculated. It takes into account both the temperature and humidity of the heatwave. At the wet bulb temperature, the air is cool due to water vapor. But at a certain pressure, the body keeps sweating continuously. Sweating protects the body when the temperature rises too high. But as the heat increases, the process of cooling the body and the air slows down. This causes the human body to deteriorate. This leads to the risk of heat stroke or death. Internationally, the wet bulb temperature limit is 30 to 35 degrees Celsius. If the temperature goes above this, the person is sure to die.