Effect of extreme heat on the body: There is severe heat in many states of India including the capital Delhi. In many places in Rajasthan, the mercury has crossed 50 degrees Celsius, while in Delhi too the temperature has risen above 45 degrees. There is an outcry due to severe heat in these places. In terms of temperature, Delhi is hotter than Death Valley in America at this time. If reports are to be believed, the maximum temperature of Death Valley on May 28 is expected to be 42.7 degrees Celsius, while on May 28, i.e. today, the temperature of Delhi is expected to reach 46-47 degrees Celsius. We will tell you how much temperature can be dangerous for the body.
BBC Science Focus Report According to the US state of California, Death Valley is considered the hottest place in the world. The average temperature here in summer is 45 degrees Celsius. On July 10, 1913, the temperature here was recorded at 56.7°C, which is the highest till date, but this is only the air temperature. The surface heat at this place is very high. On July 15, 1972, the ground temperature in Death Valley was recorded at 93.9 degrees Celsius, which was only a few degrees less than the boiling temperature of water. This is the reason why it is considered the hottest place on earth.
How much temperature shakes the body?
medical news today Report According to this, when the temperature is between 40 and 50 degrees Celsius, our body stops working properly. This has come to light in a research. According to researchers from the University of Roehampton, England, when the outside temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, the human body can lose its cooling capacity and due to this it can stop working properly. The thermoneutral zone is a temperature limit in which the body does not need to increase its metabolic rate or use more energy to maintain the ideal core temperature of 37℃C. Another research says that the metabolic rate starts increasing at 40℃. However, more research is needed in this regard.
How to keep the body healthy in extreme heat?
Dr. Sonia Rawat, Director, Preventive Health and Wellness Department, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, told AnyTV That at this time the heat is wreaking havoc and people desperately need to avoid it. In the scorching heat, people should try to stay indoors and wear light and loose clothes. To keep the body hydrated in extreme heat, drink as much water as possible and carry a water bottle when going out. Avoid staying in the sun for too long and eat fruits and vegetables. In case of any kind of problem, consult a doctor immediately and get treatment.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : May 28, 2024, 08:16 IST