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| Jammu sizzles at 44 degrees celsius | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 5: On one hand the tourists flocking Kashmir valley are enjoying the cool confines and spending quality time in fair weather conditions on the other hand Jammuities along with Mata Vaishno Devi bound pilgrims are struggling to beat the heat wave conditions. The scorching sun on Thursday showed no respite as mercury almost touched 44 degrees celsius , 14 degrees more than the maximum temp in Srinagar. The sultry weather conditions have been compounded by the frequent curtailment by the Power development department. In the wake of prevailing heat wave conditions the state govt has ordered closure of state govt and private schools from June 6 for a period of two months.
"As there is no respite from the soaring mercury in Jammu, the temperature recorded today was season's maximum 43.6 Degree Celsius and minimum was recorded 26.2 Degree Celsius," a MeT official here said. Earlier on May 29, the temperature was recorded maximum 41.8 Degree Celsius and on May 1, it was 40.3 Degree Celsius.
"There will be no respite in the rising temperature in the coming days head and hot weather conditions will prevail," said an official.
In the city the sizzling conditions were made worse by hot winds blowing. Residents preferred to spend time in the comfort of their coolers and air-conditioners. "The temperature will rise further in the coming days. The next five months will be quite hot," said a college student, Suraksha Sharma. Meanwhile, certain areas of the city started facing the scarcity of water and power cuts. Many areas have not got regular supply of water and electricity for the last three days.
DO's
Drink as much water as
you can. It never harmed anybody, isn't it?
Ensure clean sanitation and surroundings. Be very particular about it.
Have lemon juice, butter milk and curds during the day. It will help immensely.
Eat fresh food and fruits. Eating fruits that were left in the open for hours means inviting trouble.
Eat at hygienic places while eating out.
DON’Ts
Avoid fried food: Eating excessive fat or fried food leads to lethargy, as it slows
down the digestive process. It also affects the skin, making it look unhealthy.
Reduce tea and coffee intake: Being a diuretic, too much tea and coffee can cause increased urination; this leads to water loss and dryness of skin.
Don't overeat: Eat light to feel light and healthy.
Avoid cigarettes and alcohol: Smoking and drinking, including consumption of carbonated or fizzy drinks, desiccate, or parch, your skin. Avoid.
Skip tight-fitting clothes: Tight, skin-fit clothes hamper circulation, increase sweating and cause discomfort. Loose-fitting, light-coloured clothes will keep you cool all day.
Maintain good hygiene: Bathe twice daily during summers to get rid of sweat and body odour. Use prickly heat talc.
Avoid sun exposure: Between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, it's best to stay out of the sun, since its ultraviolet rays are at their peak.
Never keep cooked food at room temperature for too long. |
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