Prayagraj: The Sangam city on Sunday recorded a scorching 44.5 degrees Celsius, forcing many residents to stay indoors. Streets witnessed thin attendance, with people covering their faces with cotton cloths to protect themselves from the sun. According to weather experts, heatwave-like conditions are likely to persist over the next five days.With the mercury rising steadily, health experts have also cautioned the risk of heat-related ailments and stressed the need for preventive measures.Doctors said that staying safe during peak summer requires preliminary measures like adequate intake of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and check outing between 12 noon and 4pm.Senior physician, Dr. Anil Kumar said, “Excessive sweating leads to significant loss of water, glucose, and essential salts, increasing the risk of dehydration. If not addressed promptly, this can lead to symptoms such as muscle cramps, dizziness, fatigue, and in severe cases, heatstroke and loss of consciousness.”He added that dehydration can adversely affect vital organs in some cases too.While consuming adequate water is crucial, doctors emphasise that water alone may not be sufficient under extreme heat conditions and ORS helps replenish lost electrolytes and maintain the body’s fluid balance more effectively.
