What are heat waves? How harmful are heat waves?
What Are Heat Waves, And How Harmful Are They
A heat wave is a period when the weather is abnormally hot for more than two days. This is a natural disaster. It can take place with or without high humidity. This is very unusual for the natural temperature of any area. It can affect a large number of areas and the people of these areas. The temperature can range from 41°C to 58°C. It causes so many harmful effects. Let’s learn about the effects of heat waves.
Effects of heat waves:-
Pollution: Extreme heat causes pollution in the environment. Air pollution can be caused by heat waves. Heat can cause atmospheric gases to react with many pollutants from ozone. Heat increases pollutants from the ozone.
Disease: Heart waves can cause many diseases in the human body. It increases the rate of lung cancer, allergies and asthma, and cardiovascular disease. Studies show that pollution kills more than 9 million people a year, and if heat waves increase, the number will increase even more. In 2010, quite 10,000 people died in a Moscow heat wave. In 2003, some studies say a European summer heat wave killed up to 70,000.
Heat stroke: If a person spends many days in extremely hot weather, they can develop heat stroke. If body temperature increases more than 103 degrees Fahrenheit, it will cause heat stroke. Besides heat stroke, it can cause vomiting, dehydration, cramps, dizziness, and many more symptoms. So when a person is suffering from any of these, move them to some cooler place.
Mental health: Mental health can deteriorate because of heat waves. Many people were found depressed and negative due to the heat wave. During the heatwave, more than 600 million people were found to share depressive thoughts.
Allergies and asthma:-
Heat can increase skin problems in your body, like rashes, allergies, and many more. Besides allergies, it can be the worst for asthma patients. Hot weather can make it more difficult to breathe. So it is great if they stay at home during the heatwave. Sometimes, allergies can lead to asthma attacks.
– Written By Ishita Gupta
