{"id":54761,"date":"2025-05-11T16:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T10:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=54761"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T07:52:12","slug":"heat-wave-alert-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/","title":{"rendered":"Heat Wave Alert: How to Stay Safe and Beat the Scorching Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The summer sun is scorching \u2013 and it&#8217;s only getting hotter. With extreme temperatures on the rise, it&#8217;s more important than ever to stay hydrated, cool, and protected- and in some areas, heat waves could start to set in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A heat wave is a period of unusually high temperatures, above the normal maximum temperature that happens throughout the summer in North-Western India. They usually happen between March and June, but sometimes they go into July. The body is under a lot of stress during these times of extreme heat, which can even be fatal. And therefore, it&#8217;s recommended to know everything about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#What_is_a_Heat_Wave\" >What is a Heat Wave?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#Health_Impacts_of_Heat_Waves\" >Health Impacts of Heat Waves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#Causes_of_Heat_Wave\" >Causes of Heat Wave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#Dos_and_Donts_During_Heatwave\" >Dos and Don&#8217;ts During Heatwave<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#Things_to_do\" >Things to do:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#Things_you_shouldnt_do\" >Things you shouldn&#8217;t do:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#Emergency_Kit_for_Heat_Wave\" >Emergency Kit for Heat Wave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_Related_to_Heat_Waves\" >Frequently Asked Questions Related to Heat Waves<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#Q1_What_is_making_the_heat_wave_happen\" >Q1. What is making the heat wave happen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#Q2_How_to_protect_yourself_from_heat_waves\" >Q2. How to protect yourself from heat waves?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#Q3_What_do_you_call_heat_waves\" >Q3. What do you call heat waves?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/heat-wave-alert\/#Q4_Why_are_heat_waves_dangerous\" >Q4. Why are heat waves dangerous?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Heat_Wave\"><\/span><b>What is a Heat Wave?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span>heat wave definition<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a prolonged time of very hot weather that may also be accompanied by high humidity, particularly near the coast. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a <\/span>heat wave alert<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when the highest temperature hits at least 40\u00b0C on the plains or 30\u00b0C in the hills. When heat wave temperatures are significantly different from usual, often exceeding 45\u00b0C in many places, heat waves are more severe. Most of these things happen between March and June, but they can happen in July too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span>effects of heat waves<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be high-risk, especially for children, the old, and people who already have long-term illnesses. <\/span>Severe heat wave<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> events are happening more often and for longer periods of time as global warming gets worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Impacts_of_Heat_Waves\"><\/span><b>Health Impacts of Heat Waves<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat waves greatly affect people&#8217;s health, especially the health of children, the old, and people who already have long-term illnesses. Some common health issues are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Heat Cramps:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People who have heat cramps often have a low-grade fever and swell up, pass out, and hurt their muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Heat exhaustion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This\u00a0includes feeling tired, dizzy, sweating a lot, feeling sick, and getting headaches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Heat Stroke:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you don&#8217;t treat heat stroke, which is a high body temperature (40\u00b0C or higher), confusion, seizures, or even coma, it can be deadly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54767\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SF-400x111.jpg\" alt=\"Surprising fact about heat wave\" width=\"742\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SF-400x111.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SF-768x213.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SF.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Heat_Wave\"><\/span><b>Causes of Heat Wave<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat waves happen when specific atmospheric patterns trap heat over a particular area.\u00a0Here are the principal <\/span>causes of heat waves<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating an area of high pressure in the higher atmosphere that keeps the heat from escaping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weakening of the jet stream causes air masses to stay still.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cities have &#8220;heat islands&#8221; where concrete and asphalt soak up and send out heat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A severe heat wave occurs more frequently and lasts longer due to climate change.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dos_and_Donts_During_Heatwave\"><\/span><b>Dos and Don&#8217;ts During Heatwave<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the right <\/span>heat wave precautions<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can lower your risk of getting sick from the heat. Here are some things you should and shouldn&#8217;t do:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do\"><\/span><b>Things to do:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay inside during the hottest parts of the day (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you&#8217;re not thirsty, drink a lot of water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear light-colored cotton clothes that don&#8217;t fit too tightly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take hats, sunglasses, and umbrellas with you when you go outside<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To cool off, take cold showers often<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check on family members and neighbors who might be at risk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_you_shouldnt_do\"><\/span><b>Things you shouldn&#8217;t do:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay away from caffeine, booze, and carbonated drinks because they make you thirsty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you park your car, don&#8217;t leave kids or pets inside<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not do anything complicated outside when it is very hot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not eat old or high-protein food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel dizzy or sick, don&#8217;t ignore your symptoms. Get medical help right away<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emergency_Kit_for_Heat_Wave\"><\/span><b>Emergency Kit for Heat Wave<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple emergency kit on hand could save your life during a heat wave warning. This is what your kit should have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thermos or water bottle with cold drinks in it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An umbrella, a hat, or a scarf to block the sun<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can take Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), glucose, or lemon water to stay hydrated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A hand towel and a small fan will cool you down right away<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep the body cool, use wet wipes or a cloth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra loose cotton cloth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not at home or traveling during a <\/span>heat wave alert<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this kit can help you stay cool<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such tools are essential for anyone learning <\/span>how to survive heat wave<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/indian-summer-the-impact-of-loo-winds-and-how-to-protect-yourself\/\">The Impact of Loo Winds and How to Protect Yourself<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a <\/span>heat wave alert<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is issued, it is essential to be aware of what a heat wave is and to take appropriate action. Because climate change is making severe heat waves more likely, being aware and ready is more important than ever. For our and our families&#8217; safety, we can ensure we take the proper heat wave precautions and assemble emergency kits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that the most important things are to be aware, stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight, and limit outdoor activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-54771 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}.sp-easy-accordion-enabled .eap_section_title_54771, body .eap_section_title_54771 { color: #444; margin-bottom:  30px; }#sp-ea-54771.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-54771.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-54771.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-54771.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-54771.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}a.collapsed {\r\n    color: #212326 !important;\r\n}<\/style><h2 class=\"eap_section_title eap_section_title_54771\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_Related_to_Heat_Waves\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions Related to Heat Waves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1777681943\"><div id=\"sp-ea-54771\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"0\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_is_making_the_heat_wave_happen\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-547710\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse547710\" aria-controls=\"collapse547710\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q1. What is making the heat wave happen?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse547710\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-54771\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-547710\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When high-pressure systems stay in one place for days, they trap hot air over an area and cause a heat wave.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_to_protect_yourself_from_heat_waves\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-547711\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse547711\" aria-controls=\"collapse547711\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q2. How to protect yourself from heat waves?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse547711\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-54771\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-547711\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plant trees, use reflective surfaces, and reduce greenhouse gas production to lower urban heat islands.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_do_you_call_heat_waves\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-547712\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse547712\" aria-controls=\"collapse547712\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q3. What do you call heat waves?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse547712\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-54771\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-547712\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heat waves are extended periods of very high temperatures, with daytime and nighttime temperatures higher than usual for several days.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Why_are_heat_waves_dangerous\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-547713\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse547713\" aria-controls=\"collapse547713\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q4. 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