Doctors caution about heatstroke amid IMD warning of severe heatwave

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heatwave conditions, there is also a major risk to public health. Over the next five days, there could be high to extremely high heatwaves in several regions of the nation, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

A red alert has been issued by the Met department for several regions, including west Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, and portions of Gujarat, due to extreme heatwave conditions expected in these areas over the next five days.The private sector weather forecaster Skymet also indicated that this week's heatwave will only get worse. Ten cities nationwide have recorded the hottest temperatures in the past 24 hours.

While Pilani in Rajasthan, certain areas of UP, and Punjab experienced temperatures between 45 and 47 degrees, Sirsa in Haryana recorded 47.8 degrees.In Maharashtra, the temperature has similarly lingered between 44 and 45 degrees Celsius during the past 24 hours. It is anticipated that the highest daily temperatures in these states would rise beyond 47°C, providing minimal respite to those enduring the extreme summer heat.Recently, Fortis Hospital Gurgaon received a case of severe heatstroke where an 80-year-old man with body temperature shooting up to 105 degrees, along with a state of deep sleep from which he couldn’t wake up.

Multiple tests, including MRI scans were done which came normal however he had low urine output, kidney and liver enzymes were high, and his blood pressure was low requiring ionotropic medication. He was given a final diagnosis of heat stroke with multiple organ dysfunctions.

But, with aggressive cooling and hydration, he responded well."Quick recognition and immediate cooling are crucial for recovery in heatstroke cases. Supporting