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News India Live, Digital Desk: In Jharkhand, the attitude of Sun God has now started becoming deadly. In the month of April itself, the temperature in the state has crossed 43 degrees Celsius, due to which life has become completely disrupted. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow alert’ regarding severe heat wave in many districts of the state. The situation is such that the mercury is reaching close to 40 degrees at 10 in the morning, due to which a huge increase in the number of patients falling ill due to heat is being seen in hospitals.
Jamshedpur and Daltonganj become ‘furnace’, heat in Ranchi too
The temperature in the major cities of the state is now becoming unbearable. According to latest data:
Daltonganj: It was the hottest place in the state at 43.8 degrees Celsius.
Jamshedpur and Seraikela: The temperature here has crossed 43 degrees.
Ranchi: The scorching heat of summer is also visible in the capital, where the mercury has reached 40.1 degrees Celsius. Apart from this, in districts like Bokaro, Koderma and Pakur the temperature has also been recorded between 40 to 42 degrees. The ongoing heat wave due to westerly winds has made it difficult for people to come out on the streets.
havoc of heat wave and dust storm
The Meteorological Department has warned that scorching hot winds will blow in most parts of Jharkhand for the next 24 to 48 hours. In the afternoon, the wind speed can be 30 to 40 km per hour, which is enough to scorch the skin. In sensitive districts like Chatra and Palamu, the temperature is expected to reach 44 to 46 degrees. Due to the heat, there is a huge drop in the water level, due to which the drinking water crisis is deepening in many areas.
What relief will we get? Weather may change after April 24
Amidst the scorching heat, the Meteorological Department has also given a relief news. According to the forecast, on April 24 and 25, there may be cloudy sky over north-eastern and central parts of the state (like Deoghar, Dumka, Dhanbad and Ranchi) and light rain with thunder at isolated places. There is also a possibility of lightning during this period, regarding which caution has been asked. If it rains, the rising mercury can be controlled.
Health Department’s advice: Avoid ‘heat stroke’
In view of the increasing crowd in hospitals, doctors have issued special guidelines:
Avoid leaving the house between 12 noon and 4 pm.
Drink as much water as possible and keep ORS or lemon water with you.
Protect children and the elderly from direct sunlight, as they easily become victims of dehydration.
While going out, cover your head with a towel or cap.
