North India is witnessing severe heat waves.
People should try to stay indoors in the scorching heat and wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
Many states and UTs of India, including the capital Delhi, are experiencing intense heat right now. In terms of temperature, Delhi is hotter than Death Valley, USA at the moment. If reports are to be believed, the maximum temperature in Death Valley on May 28 is expected to be 42.7 degrees Celsius, while on May 28, i.e. today, the temperature in Delhi reaches 46-47 degrees Celsius. However, do you know how much temperature can be dangerous for the body?
According to the latest report, Death Valley, in the US state of California, is considered the hottest place in the world. The average temperature here in summer is 45 degrees Celsius. On July 10, 1913, a temperature of 56.7 °C was recorded here, the highest to date, but this is only the air temperature. The surface heat in this place is very high. On July 15, 1972, the ground temperature in Death Valley was recorded at 93.9 degrees Celsius, just a few degrees lower than the boiling temperature of water. That is why it is considered the hottest place on the planet.
How much temperature is bad for the body?
According to reports, our body stops functioning properly when the temperature rises between 40 and 50 degrees Celsius. According to researchers at the University of Roehampton, England, when the outside temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, the human body can lose its cooling capacity and, because of this, can stop functioning properly. However, more research is needed in this regard.
How does the body stay healthy in extreme heat?
Dr. Sonia Rawat, Director of Preventive Health and Wellness Department at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, recently shared that the heat is wreaking havoc right now and people desperately need to avoid it. People should try to stay indoors in the scorching heat and wear light, loose-fitting clothing. To keep your body hydrated in extreme heat, you should drink as much water as possible and carry a water bottle when you go out. You should avoid staying in the sun for too long and eating fruits and vegetables. In any emergency, a doctor should be consulted immediately and treated.
