Nashik: The city of Nashik experienced its fourth consecutive day of maximum temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. The mercury soared to 41.2 degrees Celsius, slightly lower than Monday's 42.0 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Jalgaon recorded the highest temperature in the region at 45.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Malegaon at 43.8 degrees Celsius. Ahilyangar registered a maximum of 43.0 degrees Celsius.
Heatwave Persists Across Region
Since Saturday, Nashik has been grappling with temperatures above the 40-degree mark. The relentless heat has prompted the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) to strengthen its response measures. In a proactive step, the civic body has opened special wards at three additional municipal hospitals, each equipped with five beds, to manage sunstroke and other heat-related ailments. Earlier, similar facilities were established at New Bytco Hospital and Dr Zakir Hussain Hospital, which house 10 beds each.
NMC's Preparedness and Appeal
A civic official informed the Times of India that these measures are aimed at bolstering preparedness as temperatures continue to climb. "The number of beds will be increased if required," the official stated. Although no sunstroke cases have been reported at civic hospitals so far, the health department remains fully prepared to provide immediate treatment.
"We have opened special wards at Indira Gandhi Hospital and two other civic hospitals in view of the rising mercury levels. We have provided all necessary medicines and equipment required to treat sunstroke patients," a senior official from the civic health department said.
Precautionary Advice for Residents
The NMC has appealed to residents to take precautionary measures to combat the heat. These include:
- Staying hydrated by drinking water frequently, even when not thirsty.
- Wearing light-colored, loose cotton clothes.
- Using umbrellas, sunglasses, and caps when outdoors.
- Avoiding strenuous outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours.
- Carrying drinking water while traveling.
- Avoiding alcohol, tea, coffee, and carbonated beverages that can cause dehydration.
Authorities emphasize that these steps are crucial to prevent heat-related illnesses as the heatwave shows no signs of abating.
