Gardens to remain open all day throughout summer: NMC
Chaitanya Deshpande | tnn | Mar 31, 2019, 05:32 IST
Nagpur: After the mercury crossed the 40-degree C mark for the first time this season on Friday, Nagpurians have started experiencing the typical summer the city is well-known for.
Various agencies, including the IMD and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have predicted that the combined effect of climate change and an evolving El Niño could make 2019 the hottest year ever.
The onset of summer also indicates is also the time when heat-related health problems strike. The health department of the NMC has started working on the implementation of the heatwave action plan to provide some relief to citizens. Doctors have advised to take special care during the early days of summer as they are more dangerous.
Additional commissioner Ram Joshi conducted a meeting of heatwave action committee recently. NMC health officer Dr Sarita Kamdar, nodal officer of heatwave Dr Manjusha Mathpati and representatives from GMC, IGGMC and district administration attended the meeting.
“We have decided to form zone-wise teams in city to deal with heatwave problems. NMC will fix heat preventing green net at crowded places, install drinking water stalls at key locations and ensure that all gardens remain open throughout the day,” said Joshi.
NMC officials are also in touch with chamber of commerce and other organizations to keep markets closed during summer afternoons. To create awareness among common people, the health administration has trained Asha workers and primary health workers.
According to NDMA data, the combined effect of climate change and an evolving El Niño could make 2019 the hottest year ever. El Niño, which is the unusual warming of the equatorial Pacific Ocean, will further add to the already warming temperatures. This year, it is draught-like situation before the occurrence of heatwave spell, so, heatwave spells will occur early in the summer season.
Physician Dr Hemant Sharma said that long exposure to heat can lead to problems like sunstroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration. “There is no need to stop our day to day activities, just small alternations will work. Avoid going out during afternoons and keep yourself hydrated throughout the day,” he said.
TIPS TO STAY SAFE
Use headgears: Cover head and ears while outdoors, no direct exposure to sunlight. Avoid long exposure to heat.
Wise use of AC: Sudden change in temperature can cause sunstroke. To avoid this, one should turn off the car AC for a few minutes before coming out in the open. Waiting for some time at room temperature before leaving air-conditioned place will help
Avoid cold drinks, have fresh fruit juice: Instead of having packaged soda-based cold drinks, have fresh fruit juice which is healthier. Fluid intake should be maintained through the day
Seasonal fruits are best: Fruits like watermelon and musk melon have high water content and they are available in plenty during this season. Adding them in your diet also helps to maintain fluid level
Old trick of onion: While its known to all, the NDMA has now officially recognized it as remedy to stay away from sunstroke. Carrying a small onion in your pocket or inside headgear reduces chances of sunstroke
Various agencies, including the IMD and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have predicted that the combined effect of climate change and an evolving El Niño could make 2019 the hottest year ever.
The onset of summer also indicates is also the time when heat-related health problems strike. The health department of the NMC has started working on the implementation of the heatwave action plan to provide some relief to citizens. Doctors have advised to take special care during the early days of summer as they are more dangerous.
Additional commissioner Ram Joshi conducted a meeting of heatwave action committee recently. NMC health officer Dr Sarita Kamdar, nodal officer of heatwave Dr Manjusha Mathpati and representatives from GMC, IGGMC and district administration attended the meeting.
“We have decided to form zone-wise teams in city to deal with heatwave problems. NMC will fix heat preventing green net at crowded places, install drinking water stalls at key locations and ensure that all gardens remain open throughout the day,” said Joshi.
NMC officials are also in touch with chamber of commerce and other organizations to keep markets closed during summer afternoons. To create awareness among common people, the health administration has trained Asha workers and primary health workers.
According to NDMA data, the combined effect of climate change and an evolving El Niño could make 2019 the hottest year ever. El Niño, which is the unusual warming of the equatorial Pacific Ocean, will further add to the already warming temperatures. This year, it is draught-like situation before the occurrence of heatwave spell, so, heatwave spells will occur early in the summer season.
Physician Dr Hemant Sharma said that long exposure to heat can lead to problems like sunstroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration. “There is no need to stop our day to day activities, just small alternations will work. Avoid going out during afternoons and keep yourself hydrated throughout the day,” he said.
TIPS TO STAY SAFE
Use headgears: Cover head and ears while outdoors, no direct exposure to sunlight. Avoid long exposure to heat.
Wise use of AC: Sudden change in temperature can cause sunstroke. To avoid this, one should turn off the car AC for a few minutes before coming out in the open. Waiting for some time at room temperature before leaving air-conditioned place will help
Avoid cold drinks, have fresh fruit juice: Instead of having packaged soda-based cold drinks, have fresh fruit juice which is healthier. Fluid intake should be maintained through the day
Seasonal fruits are best: Fruits like watermelon and musk melon have high water content and they are available in plenty during this season. Adding them in your diet also helps to maintain fluid level
Old trick of onion: While its known to all, the NDMA has now officially recognized it as remedy to stay away from sunstroke. Carrying a small onion in your pocket or inside headgear reduces chances of sunstroke
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