Nagpur: Vidarbha continued to experience an intense heatwave on Saturday, with Amravati and Wardha jointly recording the highest maximum temperature in the country at 46 degrees Celsius, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Seven cities from the Vidarbha region featured among the 10 hottest places in India, highlighting the severity of the ongoing heatwave across the area.
Temperature Records Across Vidarbha
Apart from Amravati and Wardha, Akola recorded 45.4 degrees Celsius, while Brahmapuri and Yavatmal each touched 45.2 degrees Celsius. Nagpur registered 43.8 degrees Celsius, and Chandrapur recorded 43.6 degrees Celsius. The IMD stated that maximum temperatures across most parts of Central India remained in the range of 40 to 45 degrees Celsius. A yellow alert has been issued for Vidarbha for the next four days, warning residents to take precautions.
Health Impact and Expert Advice
Senior pulmonologist Dr. Ashok Arbat said that the return of extreme dry winds, known locally as loo, has sharply increased heat-related emergencies. "Hospital admissions linked to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and sunstroke have increased significantly compared to the same period last year. Many patients arrive in critical condition, unconscious or severely dehydrated, though most cases are preventable," he said.
Dr. Arbat cautioned that heat-related illnesses can progress rapidly from fatigue and cramps to life-threatening emergencies. Sunstroke, where body temperature crosses 40 degrees Celsius and patients stop sweating, is considered a medical emergency. Severe dehydration can trigger cardiac complications.
Vulnerable Groups
The most vulnerable groups include children, senior citizens, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and patients suffering from asthma, COPD, diabetes, kidney disease, and heart disease. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours, and seek medical help if symptoms of heat exhaustion appear.
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