Heatwave alert issued for Karachi next week

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday has issued a heatwave alert for Karachi from May 1 to May May 3rd, 2019 next week.

“Day maximum temperature would range in 40-42 C during this period. Winds flow will be from North/Northwest during daytimes,” said the statement.

PMD requested authorities to all the precautionary measures.

According to some experts, 2019 will be hotter than previous years as the hot and dry weather has already grips various parts of Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab.

Nawabshah, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Sibi, Multan, Khanpur, Rahim Yar Khan have crossed 41C and expected to hotter in the month of May and June this year.

Last year in May 2018, roughly 64 people died due to Heatwave in Karachi.

Must read: Heat Exhaustion – Heat Stroke Symptoms and Treatment

Heat Exhaustion Symptoms

Nausea
Vomiting
fatigue
weakness
headache
muscle cramps
dizziness
Weak
Rapid pulse
Low blood pressure
Mental status normal
Behavior Normal

Heat Stroke Symptoms

Reduced level of consciousness
Irritable
High body temperature
Absence of sweating ,
hot red or flused dry skin
Rapid pulse
Difficulty in breathing
Strange behavior
Hallucinations
Confusion
Aagitation
Disorientation
Seizure and/ or Coma
Muscular pain
vomiting
mental status confused
Behavior – erratic

Avoiding heat exhaustion and heatstroke

There are steps you can take to reduce the risk of getting heat exhaustion and heatstroke during a heatwave.

staying out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day, particularly between 11am and 3pm
if you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat
do not leave anyone in a parked car
avoid extreme physical exertion
have plenty of cold drinks, but avoid drinks that contain caffeine and alcohol
eat cold foods, particularly salads and fruit with a high water content
take a cool shower, bath or body wash
sprinkle water over your skin or clothing, or keep a damp cloth on the back of your neck
keep your environment cool

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