Telangana is still experiencing a heatwave, and IMD predicts thunderstorms over the next seven days

The state’s temperatures are still quite high, and districts including Khammam, Jagtiyal, Mancherial, Mulugu, Nalgonda, Wanaparthy, and Warangal are experiencing heatwave conditions.

The Telangana State Development and Planning Society reports that on Friday, Moosapet in Hyderabad touched 430 degrees Celsius, while the greatest maximum temperature was recorded at 44.80 degrees in Nalgonda and Bhadradri Kothagudem.

According to the IMD, a number of districts, including Adilabad, Mahbubnagar, Nalgonda, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Rangareddy, Vikarabad, Medak, Sangareddy, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Siddipet, Rajanna Sircilla, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Jagtiyal, and portions of Hyderabad, are expected to see light rain and thunderstorms over the course of the next seven days. For the same, a yellow warning has been issued.

The weather may also be affected by a trough that crosses interior Karnataka at 0.9 km and a cyclonic circulation that lies over Marathwada and its environs at 0.9 km above mean sea level.

The expected maximum and lowest temperatures are 400°C and 270°C, respectively.

Sunstroke claims six lives in the former Adilabad district.

In the last several days, temperatures in the formerly Adilabad district have soared beyond 440C; this summer, Mancherial district saw a record-breaking 450C. Six persons have died from sunstroke as a result of the extreme heat in different regions of the district.

The government offers advice to assist citizens deal with the intense heat.

As Dos

Remain hydrated.

Whenever feasible, be sure to consume enough water, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Use ORS and have homemade beverages such as fruit juices, butter milk / lassi, lemon water, etc. with salt added.

Bring water when you travel, and consume seasonal fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, muskmelon, oranges, grapes, pineapple, cucumbers, lettuce, and so on that are rich in water content.

Protect yourself.

Put on airy, flowy cotton clothing, ideally in a light hue.

Use hats, caps, umbrellas, or anything similar to protect your head when you go outside in the sun.

 When venturing outside in the sun, wear shoes.

Try to spend as much time inside as you can, ideally in cool, well-ventilated spaces.

Keep windows and drapes closed throughout the day, particularly on the sunny side of your property, to avoid direct sunlight and heat waves.

 Only go outside in the morning and evening

Population at Risk

Certain individuals are more susceptible to heatstroke than others, including small children, those working outside, pregnant women, those with mental illnesses, and those who are physically unwell, particularly those with heart disease or high blood pressure.

Avoids

Refrain from going outside in the sun, particularly in the afternoon.

 Steer clear of physically demanding activities while it’s afternoon outdoors.

Avoid wearing bare feet outside.

Avert cooking during the hottest summertime hours.

Steer clear of alcohol, tea, coffee, carbonated soft drinks, and high-sugar beverages since they might trigger stomach cramps or cause greater fluid loss in the body.

Don’t consume stale food and steer clear of high-protein foods.

 Never leave kids or pets in a parked car.

Warning signs of danger

In the event that any of the following are seen, get emergency medical assistance from the local government hospitals.

Disorientation-related altered mental sensorium, including agitation and bewilderment, irritability, ataxia, seizures, and coma

 Dry, red, and heated skin

104 0F, or 40 0C, in body temperature · A throbbing headache

Anxiety, lightheadedness, fainting, and dizziness

Painful or weak muscles · Sickness and regurgitation

 Fast heartbeat

Breathing shallowly and quickly