Brace up for scorching summer; mercury to touch 42 degree C in Telangana parts

Hyderabad: Temperatures in Telangana will see a sharp rise from March 27. There will be scorching heat in the north, east, and south Telangana.

East Telangana will experience a slight drizzle while the rest of the state will remain dry.

Temperature in Telangana from March 27 to April 4

Adilabad, KB Asifabad, Nirmal, Mancherial, Jagityal, Peddapalli, Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Mahabubabad, Bhadradri, Kothagudem, Khamam, Suryapet, Narayanpet, Wanaparthy, and Gadwal to experience temperatures as high as 39-42 degree C.

The temperatures in Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Sircilla, Karimnagar, Rural and Urban Warangal, Medak, Siddipet, Jangaon, Sangareddy, Vikarabad, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda, Yadadri and Bhongir will rise to 37-39 degree C.

Hyderabad, Medchal, and Rangareddy will experience temperatures up to 38 degree C.

How to cope and stay safe in rising temperatures

-Drink water to stay adequately hydrated (if your doctor normally limits your fluids, check with your doctor how much to drink during hot weather)

-Keep yourself cool by using damp towels containing ice, putting your feet in cool water, and taking cool (not cold) showers

-If you don’t have air conditioning, consider visiting an air-conditioned shopping center or public library

-Block out the sun at home during the day by closing curtains and blinds

-Open the windows when there is a cool breeze, the outside temperature is cooler than inside, and if it is safe to do so

-Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day. If you do have to go outside, wear a hat and sunscreen, and seek shade

-Cancel or postpone outings. If you absolutely must go out, stay in the shade and take plenty of water with you

-Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing made from natural fibers like cotton and linen

-Eat smaller meals more often and cold meals such as salads

-Make sure food that needs refrigeration is stored properly

-Allow yourself plenty of time to rest and avoid heavy activities like sports, renovating, and gardening

-Watch, read, or listen to news reports to find out more information during extreme heat

People who are at risk from extreme heat

-Anybody, including the young and healthy, can be affected by hot weather. Certain people, however, are more vulnerable than others.

-People aged over 65, especially those living alone.

-Those who have a medical condition such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or mental illness

-People taking certain medications that may affect the way the body reacts to heat as a side effect. This includes medication that is used to treat allergies, blood pressure, heart conditions, seizure disorders, and mental health conditions. Speak to your doctor to discuss this.

-Those living with a cognitive impairment that reduces their ability to communicate their discomfort and needs

People with limited mobility

-Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers

-Babies and young children

-Those who are overweight or obese

-People who work or exercise outdoors

-Those have recently arrived from cooler climates.

-People who fast

How you can help others

-In extreme heat, check on and help other people who may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness.

-Keep in touch with sick or frail friends and family, especially if they are living alone.

-Call them at least once on any extreme heat day.

-Encourage them to drink water.

-Offer to help family, friends, and neighbors who are aged over 65 or have an illness by doing shopping or other errands so they can avoid the heat. Consider taking them somewhere cool for the day (e.g., a shopping center, a cinema, a library) or have them stay the night if they are unable to stay cool in their home.

-If you observe symptoms of heat-related illness, seek medical help.