Bramhapuri, Chandrapur world’s 9th hottest cities on Saturday

NAGPUR: Bramhapuri and Chandrapur were the world’s ninth hottest cities on Saturday, with their maximum mercury levels at 43.4 degree Celsius. According to the El Dorado weather website, Chandrapur has been constantly finding a place in the world’s top ten hottest cities. In the coming days, temperatures are expected to soar in Vidarbha. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Nagpur, has issued a heatwave warning for some districts of the region.
As per its forecast, Chandrapur and Yavtamal are expected to witness heatwave-like conditions between April 5-7. While the maximum temperature in Chandrapur is expected to touch 44 degree Celsius during this period, in Yavatmal it will be a degree less.

In Nagpur, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 42-43 degree Celsius. The city might receive rainfall and thunderstorm on April 8 and 9 which will lead to a drop in mercury levels. At present, heatwave warning for Nagpur has not been issued.
On Saturday, Bramhapur and Chandrapur were the hottest in the region followed by Akola (42), Wardha (41.6), Amravati and Yavatmal (41.2), Nagpur (40.6), Gadchiroli (40.4), Gondia (40.2) and Buldhana (39).
HOW TO BEAT THE HEATWAVE
DOS
- Drink sufficient water, even if not thirsty
- Those with epilepsy or heart, kidney or liver disease on fluid-restricted diets consult doctor
- Those with fluid retention problem consult doctor before increasing liquid intake
- Use oral rehydration solution, home-made drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, buttermilk, coconut water, etc. to remain hydrated
- Wear light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes
- If outside, cover your head. Use sunglasses to protect eyes and sunscreen to protect skin
- Take special care of the elderly, children, sick or overweight as they become victims of excessive heat
- Schedule strenuous jobs to cooler times of the day
- Traditional remedies like onion salad and raw mango with salt and cumin can prevent heat stroke
- Use fans, damp clothing and take a bath in cold water frequently
- Offer water to vendors and delivery people who come to your home or office
- Use public transport and car-pooling to reduce global warming and heat
- Don’t burn dry leaves, agriculture residue and garbage
- Conserve water bodies. Practice rainwater harvesting
- Use energy-efficient appliances, clean fuel and alternative sources of energy
- If you feel dizzy or ill, see a doctor immediately
DON’TS
- Avoid going out in the sun, especially between 12 and 3pm
- Do not go out barefoot
- Avoid cooking during peak hours
- Keep doors and windows open to ventilate cooking area adequately
- Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks, which dehydrate the body
- Avoid high-protein, salty, spicy and oily food. Do not eat stale food
- Do not leave children or pets alone in parked vehicles
- Get person affected by sunstroke treated
- Use wet cloth/pour water on victim’s head
- Give ORS to drink or lemon juice or whatever is useful to rehydrate body
- Take person to nearest health centre
- If consistently experiencing high body temperature, throbbing headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea or disorientation in summer, call ambulance