Rajasthan Heatwave Turns Nights Scorching, Jaipur Hotter Than Desert Districts
IMD Alert Rajasthan: The impact of intense heat and heatwaves is steadily increasing in Rajasthan. Temperatures have reached 45 degrees Celsius in several districts. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for the heatwave to continue in several districts, with no respite for the next three to four days.
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“Rajasthan Heatwave Turns Nights Scorching, Jaipur Hotter Than Desert Districts”
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Rajasthan Heatwave Turns Nights Scorching, Jaipur Hotter Than Desert Districts
Nowadays, the scorching heat of Rajasthan not only occurs during the daytime but at night as well. The average temperature of the cities in Rajasthan is recorded to be between 40°C and 47°C, with many cities experiencing the condition of ‘hot night’. The nighttime temperature of Jaipur city was 31.3°C, which was more than deserts like Barmer and Jaisalmer.
According to weather experts, the persistent heat and rising night temperatures are indicative of the "urban heat island" effect and dry winds. This is causing people to experience heat 24/7. The situation is becoming especially challenging for the elderly, children, and the sick.
Heat is experienced by all the northwestern districts in Rajasthan. The Chittorgarh district witnessed scorching heat with a maximum of 46.3°C. Other districts, such as Sriganganagar, Pilani, Alwar, Churu, Phalodi, and Kota, were also experiencing heat waves.
The Meteorological Department has warned of a heatwave in western and northeastern Rajasthan for the next three to four days. An orange alert has been issued for two districts and a yellow alert for 14 districts for Wednesday.
In response to the intense heat, local administrations and municipal bodies in several cities have initiated temporary relief measures. Coolers and water sprinklers have been installed for animals at Jaipur Zoo. In Ajmer and Kota, the municipal corporations sprayed water on the roads to reduce the surface temperature.
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Markets and streets in Udaipur, Sikar, and Alwar were almost deserted during the afternoon. People are leaving their homes only for essential work. In many places, crowds are gathering at water parks, cold drinks, and shaded areas.
The increasing heat is also driving a rapid increase in demand for electricity and water. In many cities, the power load has increased due to ACs and coolers running late into the night. Meanwhile, in areas facing drinking water shortages, hot nights have further exacerbated the problems. The Meteorological Department has advised people not to leave their homes during the afternoon, to drink adequate water, and to take heatwave prevention measures.
In view of the heatwave threat, the Medical and Health Department has been put on alert. Medical Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar has directed all government hospitals to ensure adequate arrangements for the treatment of heatwave-affected patients and the convenience of the public. He urged that no negligence should be tolerated at any level in the treatment of patients during the intense heat.
Khinvsar stated that heatwave management arrangements in hospitals have been reviewed through nodal officers appointed at the state level. All Chief Medical and Health Officers (CMHOs) and Chief Medical Officers have been instructed to reserve separate beds for heat-stroke patients in hospitals. They have also been asked to ensure adequate availability of essential medications such as ORS and IV fluids, emergency cooling equipment, and heat stroke kits. Instructions have also been given to provide cool drinking water, shaded waiting areas, and cooling facilities for patients and their relatives.
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