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Summer havoc continues for Bihar. Most parts of the state are at this time in the grip of scorching heat and fatal heat, which has disturbed life. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert ranging from ‘Heatwave’ to ‘Sevier Heatwave’ for many districts. The situation is likely to remain the same for the next few days.
Fierce heat and hot winds:
Day temperature is being recorded more than 5 to 7 degrees Celsius in the whole of Bihar, due to which people are facing a lot of trouble. Hot winds start moving from morning itself and by noon they take the form of heat, which has made it difficult to get out of the houses. There is silence on the roads and hospitals are filled with patients.
Which 26 districts have red alert?
IMD has given the total of Bihar ‘Red Alert’ of severe heat and heat for 26 districts Has released. These districts include:
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East Champaran (East Champaran)
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West Champaran (West Champaran)
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Patna (PATNA)
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Begusarai (begusarai)
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Jehanabad (Jehanabad)
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Also many other districts (see the list from the original article, like Gaya, Aurangabad, Nalanda, Nawada, Buxar, Ara etc.)
In these districts, mercury can reach 44 to 46 ° C, which increases the risk of diseases related to heat and other heat. People have been advised to take special precaution.
Meteorological Department estimates: no relief till 26 June
According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, there is no expectation of any special relief from the current hot weather in Bihar till 26 June. The temperature will remain high and the situation of heatstroke will remain. It is believed that the monsoon can be active only after this, and the temperature may fall with the rains. Till then people will have to be cautious.
What to do and what not to do?
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Drink more water: Eat sufficient amount of water, ORS solution, lemonade, buttermilk and fruit juice.
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Avoid sunlight: Avoid getting out in the sun from 11 pm to 4 pm. If necessary, get out wearing light, loose and cotton clothes.
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Keep the head covered: Cover the head and face with an umbrella, cap or cloth when it comes out in the sun.
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Avoid heavy work: Do not do much physical work in the sun.
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Take care of animals and plants: Provide adequate water to animals and plants as well.
It is very important that the citizens of Bihar take these warnings seriously and take full care of themselves and their family’s health so that any threat from the scorching heat and heat can be avoided.