Nautapa 2024: Temperature likely to hit 50 degrees Celsius in these states, here's how to protect yourself from scorching heat

Several states will continue to sizzle in North India as Nautapa has already been started from May 25. Temperature is expected to hit 50 degree Celsius in places like Rajasthan Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.

What is Nautapa?

Nautapa is a period of nine days when heat is at its worst. It is also known as Navtaap. These days are also hottest days of the year.

Heat is already intense in May this time. But it will increase more during Nautapa, the temperature will continue to rise till June 3.

Health ministry shares tips for heat safety measures 

• The Ministry of Health, on Sunday, May 26, advised employers to take essential heat safety measures at the workplace.
• "From providing hydration stations to scheduling outdoor tasks during cooler hours, let's ensure our workers stay cool, healthy, and productive," the ministry said in a post on social media platform X.com.
• In an animated post, the ministry called on employers to provide proper drinking water facilities at the workplace.
• "Schedule strenuous and outdoor jobs in cooler times of the day, increase the frequency of rest breaks," were some tips shared by the ministry.
• It also advised employers to train workers to recognise symptoms of heat-related illness.

Exposure to extreme heat can affect health, ranging from rashes to serious and potentially fatal health problems such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Headache, feeling dizzy, dehydration, and breathing problems are the common symptoms of heat-related illness, said the ministry.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a 'red alert' for many states in north India, including Delhi, over persistent heatwave and high temperatures.

In Delhi, the temperatures are likely to range between 43 and 47 degrees Celsius, the IMD said.

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With agency inputs