Lahore: Due to climate change, the possibility of heat wave has been shown in different areas of southern Punjab and Sindh in May and June, which may not only cause health problems among citizens but also affect the agriculture and livestock sectors. In the guidelines issued by the Management Authority (NDMA) regarding heat waves 2024, it has been said that heat waves may affect different areas of Punjab and Sindh during the month of May and June. Among them, Bahawalnagar and Rahim Yar Khan districts in Punjab, while Umarkot, Tharparkar, Tando Allah Yar, Matiari and Sanghar districts in Sindh will be affected, along with human health problems, agriculture and livestock will also be affected. damaged in these areas Pakistan Meteorological Department, Mehr Sahibzad, told Express that Pakistan is among the countries affected by the effects of climate change, where the frequency and intensity of heat waves have increased in the last few years, the intensity of climate change waves heat temperatures not only increase the risk of heat-related illness and death, but also secondary hazards such as drought, forest fires and deteriorating air quality NDMA According to May, the maximum temperature is 48.1 degrees Celsius while expected for the moisture ratio to be. 71.72%. In June, the maximum temperature will be 49.5 degrees and the humidity ratio will be 82.48%. Likewise, in July, the temperature will be 48.5 degrees while the humidity ratio will be 88.86%. In August, the maximum temperature can reach 48.63, and the humidity ratio in the air can reach 92.63%. . And if the temperature is more than 50 degrees, this condition is very dangerous. Currently, there is no possibility that the temperature will exceed 50 degrees in Pakistan, according to the records of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the highest temperature of 54 degrees Celsius was recorded on May 28, 2017 in Turbat Balochistan between 2007 and 2024. Also was 53 in Kolarkana, Jacobabad and Sibi on 26 May 2010, 52.2 in Larkana on 19 May 2016, 52 in Nawab Shah on 26 May 2010, 52 in Turbat on 30 May 2009, 51.5 in Larkana on 19 May 2010, 52 in Larkana on 19 May 2010, 52 in Larkana on 19 May 2010 22 May 2010. 51.3 in Larkana on 2010, 51 in Dadu on 28 May 2010, 51 in Norpurthal on 26 May 2010, 51 in Sukkur on 25 May 2010, 51 in Sargodha on 10 June 2010 and Bhak 2 9 June 2010. Due to the damage to citizens, agriculture and livestock due to heat waves in these areas, according to medical experts, heat waves can cause heat stroke and dehydration in the body. Symptoms of heat stroke include difficulty breathing, increased heart rate and breathing, cessation of sweating, nausea, vomiting, fainting spells, severe headache, dehydration, including hot and red skin, says Professor Iftikhar Malik from the Institute of Medical Sciences that the use of water should be increased during the hot season, to compensate for the lack of salts in the body Drink S and lemon water. Water keeps your body temperature normal, so drink more water on hot days Avoid going out as much as possible during extreme heat. Use sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap when going out. As much as you are protected from the direct heat of the sun, it is even better to cover your head and mouth with a wet cloth when going outside. If you feel sick, take a bath immediately, turn the fan towards you so that your body temperature will drop.
