The first day of mild heatwave in Karachi, the temperature is likely to reach 40 degrees
According to the Meteorological Department, today is the first day of mild heatwave in Karachi due to which the temperature is likely to go up to 40 degrees and sea breezes will remain suspended during the day.
Meteorological Department officials said that hot and dry winds will blow from the north-western areas due to which the weather in Shar-e-Quaid is likely to remain hot and humid today.Heat Wave Prevention Guidelines.
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Heat Wave Prevention Guidelines
Heatstroke occurs when the human body sweats rapidly to keep the internal temperature low so that the body can be cooled from the outside.
But if the internal deficiency of water created by sweating is not met immediately, the body’s natural cooling system becomes inoperable due to lack of water and salts and man suffers from deadly diseases like fatigue, dizziness or fever.
As the recent heat wave is approaching during Ramadan, medical experts advise to avoid heatstroke while fasting and don’t go out of the shade unnecessarily and take precautions if you are forced to go out.
When going out, wear a wet cloth over your head and shoulders and wear light-colored clothing, as far away from the rush as possible and in a shady place.
Be sure to use an umbrella to protect yourself from the sun and eat cool foods at dawn and iftar.
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Children under the age of 4 and people over the age of 60 are advised to take special precautions in extreme heat.
Doctors say people with weakened immune systems, people with diabetes or diabetes, heart disease and hypertension or high blood pressure should not go out in extreme heat.
People who work in the sun also need to be careful and constantly pour water on their body.