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Nautapa heatwave safety tips 2026: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the mercury will rise during Nautapa in many states of North and Central India including Delhi. 47 to 48 degrees Celsius Can go up to. Due to this record-breaking temperature, the risk of deadly heat wave has increased significantly.
Zee News According to, keeping ourselves safe in this scorching sun and scorching weather should be our biggest priority. Let us know how our body reacts when it is so scorching hot outside, what are the symptoms of heat stroke and what can be the strict practical measures to avoid it.
Early symptoms of heat stroke
When the body cannot handle extreme heat, its internal systems get disrupted and it becomes a victim of heat stroke. Its main symptoms are given below, which are very important to recognize in time:
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Stopping from sweating in extreme heat: Despite the extreme heat and humidity, sweating suddenly stops from the body. This is a strong indication that the body’s cooling system has stopped working.
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Severe difficulty in breathing: Due to increased pressure on the lungs, breathing suddenly starts becoming faster or a feeling of suffocation occurs.
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Neurological Problems: Sudden dizziness, extreme weakness, severe headache or darkness before the eyes.
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High body temperature: body temperature on thermometer 40 degrees Celsius Or reaching above it.
Strict practical rules to prevent severe heat wave
If you want to keep yourself and your family safe from this deadly heat wave, then strictly follow these rules:
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‘Self lockdown’ at home: From 12 noon to 5 pm, unless there is some very important work, do not leave the house at all.
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Correct Dress and Shield: Always wear light-coloured, loose-fitting and cotton clothes that cover the entire body. While going out in the sun, use a white umbrella or cover your head properly with a white cotton cloth.
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Forced drinking of water: Even if you don’t feel thirsty, drink at least one cup of water every hour. To keep the body hydrated from within, consume local things like sattu, buttermilk, buttermilk, bottle gourd juice and lemonade regularly.
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Avoid these things completely: In this scorching heat, completely stay away from cold drinks, alcohol and things containing excessive caffeine (tea-coffee), because they dry up the water in the body.
Secret formula to keep the house ‘cool’ from inside
When temperatures outside are skyrocketing, follow these scientific methods to keep yourself cool indoors:
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Correct use of windows: Keep windows and doors completely closed during the day so that the hot air from outside cannot come inside. Use thick curtains or blinds to block sunlight. Open windows only at night or in the morning when the outside air is slightly cool.
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Magic combination of AC and fan: To your air conditioner (AC) 27 degrees Celsius Set it on and also run the ceiling fan. By doing this the air flow in the room will improve and you will 23 degrees Celsius As if you will feel severe cold. This will improve your health and your electricity bill will also reduce significantly.
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Cooler vs Fan: If the temperature in your room is below 40 degrees, a fan can provide relief. But if the temperature crosses 40 degrees, only the fans blow hot air; In such a situation, take help of cooler or AC.
When the temperature reaches 40 degrees: drastic changes in the body
When the temperature around us or the body reaches 40 degrees Celsius, there is severe pressure on the internal organs and functioning. According to scientific studies the following changes are recorded in the body:
| affected part/verb | direct effect on body |
| Brain Blood Flow | blood leak in the brain 8.5% It decreases, which affects the ability to think. |
| Breathing Rate | The lungs have to work harder and the rate of breathing per minute 10 to 15 The bar increases. |
| Heart Rate | heart beats per minute 54 to 87 Can increase rapidly. |
| Sweat Rate | From the skin to keep the body cool in about an hour. 400ml Sweat flows out. |
| memory and concentration | Mental alertness is affected and memory puzzle scores are affected. 23/30 reduced to straight 17/30 Can come down to. |
| Skin Temperature | external skin temperature 31.3°C more than 35.4°C Reaches. |
Emergency Alert: What to do immediately in case of heat stroke?
If you or anyone around you notices severe symptoms of heatstroke, immediately take them to a cool or shady place without wasting time. Place strips of wet cloth on his body so that the temperature can be reduced rapidly. If the patient is completely conscious, then give him water or ORS solution slowly. Keep in mind, if the situation becomes even a little serious, contact a doctor immediately without any carelessness, because heat stroke can prove fatal.