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Alert sounded as mercury rises due to heatwave

Arijit Bose
heatwave

Lucknow: With an alert sounded with intense heatwave, no person should go out (under the open sky) because the Meteorological Department has said that the temperature will go up to 45 degrees Celsius to 55 degrees Celsius, due to which if any person feels suffocated or suddenly falls ill, then immediately consult a doctor, keep the door open inside the room so that there is ventilation, reduce the use of mobile, there is a possibility of mobile bursting, please be careful and inform people, use cold drinks like curd, buttermilk,…

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Heatwave takes a toll on U.P. citizens

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The heat in Uttar Pradesh has now become deadly. The continuously record-breaking mercury and heat wave took the lives of a record 166 people on Thursday, the sixth day of Nautapa. Bulandshahr was the hottest district with 48 degrees. Not only the day, but the nights are also very hot. According to the Meteorological Department, Bulandshahr had earlier become hot in 1978, during which 48.2 degrees of mercury was recorded. Similarly, if we look at the available data till now, Kashi has never been so hot in May. Lucknow…

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Health risks amplify with intense heatwave

Arijit Bose
heatwave

Lucknow: Extreme heatwaves can pose serious health risks, particularly to vulnerable populations such as the elderly, young children, and those with preexisting health conditions. The main health issues associated with extreme heatwaves include: Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms: Heavy sweating, weakness, cold, pale and clammy skin, fast and weak pulse, nausea or vomiting, and fainting. Management: Move to a cooler place, drink water, take a cool shower, and use cool compresses. Seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or last more than an hour. Heat Stroke: Symptoms: High body temperature (104°F or higher),…

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