heat

‘Too Hot to Handle’: Man Suffers Third-Degree Burns From Walking on Sand Dunes in Scorching Heat

26 Jul 2024

A European visitor suffered third-degree burns on his feet after briefly walking barefoot on the scorching sand dunes in California’s Death Valley National Park over the weekend. The incident occurred at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, where the 42-year-old Belgian man was taking a short walk. Due to language barriers, it...

Medicines To Avoid In Hot Weather: Essential Tips For Safe Storage And Use

16 Jul 2024

Hot weather can harm medicines that need to be kept cold, like insulin. Inhalers might burst, and epinephrine injectors like EpiPens might not work right. It's important to store these medicines correctly, especially in hot weather, to keep them safe and effective. Extreme heat not only increases the risk of...

IMD Data: India Faces Prolonged And Deadly Summer

13 Jun 2024

Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) shows 14 out of 36 subdivisions experiencing more than 15 heat wave days between March 1 and June 9, marking one of the country's lengthiest and most intense summers. According to subdivision-wise data from IMD, heat wave conditions have been absent only in...

This Is How The Scorching Heat Impacts Your Health, Know Prevention Methods

06 Jun 2024

Heat-related illnesses are increasingly common during the hot summer months. High temperatures can lead to serious health problems and worsen existing conditions. Some of the effects of excessive heat include heat stroke, dizziness, nausea, fainting, muscle cramps, headaches, fatigue, and heavy sweating. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that heat-related...

How extreme heat impacts your brain

04 Jun 2024

Extreme heat can profoundly impact the brain, affecting cognitive function, mood, and overall health. When exposed to high temperatures, the body works overtime to regulate its internal temperature, diverting blood flow to the skin to facilitate cooling. This shift in blood flow can lead to reduced blood supply to the...