Scientists say
this is the most severe heat
in the Indian history.
In many cities across the country,
the temperature is ready to touch 50 degrees,
and stepping outside feels
like you might die!
But have you ever thought
what is the limit of heat
beyond which humans
cannot survive?
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Letâs understand:
The Indian Meteorological Department defines a heatwave
in the following ways:
â 40°C+ in plains
â 37°C+ near the sea
â 30°C+ in the hills
But the heat we feel depends on two factors:
1. Temperature
2. Humidity
So, itâs possible that
at 38°C in Mumbai (a coastal city),
you feel hotter than
at 40°C in Delhi (a plain city).
The reason?
In Mumbai, due to humidity,
your sweat doesnât dry,
and your body cannot cool itself.
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Considering this, scientists have devised
a new way to measure heat,
which takes both temperature and humidity
into account.
This is called
â wet bulb temperature.
Internationally,
the safe limit of wet bulb temperature is below 30°C,
and the highest limit is 35°C.
In high-humidity areas,
the highest limit is often much lower than 35°C.
Above the highest limit,
the possibility of death
becomes almost certain.
And even between 30-35°C, itâs very tough!
The human body experiences hyperthermia,
which can severely affect the brain, heart,
and other organs.
Now, listen to what happened in Indian cities recently:
1. Sholapur: Temperature 40°C and humidity 53%, i.e., 31.54°C wet bulb temperature.
2. Jalgaon: Temperature 46.8°C and humidity 29%, i.e., 30.72°C wet bulb temperature.
But understand the more serious issue:
The Indian Meteorological Department
doesnât even mention âwet bulb temperatureâ!
While issuing heatwave warnings,
they only talk about âtemperatureâ
and ignore humidity.
The risk?
There may already be heatwaves in India
that are close to human survivability limits,
and they are not being monitored.
Even more important is that
people are not being informed
about such conditions.
ââââ
We face deadly heat every day,
but the addiction to entertainment is so strong
that people are still busy with cricket, politics,
and celebrity gossip.
If we want to save our future and our childrenâs future, we must bring serious issues like climate change to every home; and today, there are very few voices as strong as Acharya Prashantâs, who are working to save us from this danger.
His message has reached millions, raising awareness and bringing change. But the task is enormous. We need to reach many more people quickly.
However, the task is not easy; it requires significant resources.
Acharya Prashant is persevering,
for you.
Fulfill your duty: https://lnkd.in/dsFN8pXE
this is the most severe heat
in the Indian history.
In many cities across the country,
the temperature is ready to touch 50 degrees,
and stepping outside feels
like you might die!
But have you ever thought
what is the limit of heat
beyond which humans
cannot survive?
ââââ
Letâs understand:
The Indian Meteorological Department defines a heatwave
in the following ways:
â 40°C+ in plains
â 37°C+ near the sea
â 30°C+ in the hills
But the heat we feel depends on two factors:
1. Temperature
2. Humidity
So, itâs possible that
at 38°C in Mumbai (a coastal city),
you feel hotter than
at 40°C in Delhi (a plain city).
The reason?
In Mumbai, due to humidity,
your sweat doesnât dry,
and your body cannot cool itself.
ââââ
Considering this, scientists have devised
a new way to measure heat,
which takes both temperature and humidity
into account.
This is called
â wet bulb temperature.
Internationally,
the safe limit of wet bulb temperature is below 30°C,
and the highest limit is 35°C.
In high-humidity areas,
the highest limit is often much lower than 35°C.
Above the highest limit,
the possibility of death
becomes almost certain.
And even between 30-35°C, itâs very tough!
The human body experiences hyperthermia,
which can severely affect the brain, heart,
and other organs.
Now, listen to what happened in Indian cities recently:
1. Sholapur: Temperature 40°C and humidity 53%, i.e., 31.54°C wet bulb temperature.
2. Jalgaon: Temperature 46.8°C and humidity 29%, i.e., 30.72°C wet bulb temperature.
But understand the more serious issue:
The Indian Meteorological Department
doesnât even mention âwet bulb temperatureâ!
While issuing heatwave warnings,
they only talk about âtemperatureâ
and ignore humidity.
The risk?
There may already be heatwaves in India
that are close to human survivability limits,
and they are not being monitored.
Even more important is that
people are not being informed
about such conditions.
ââââ
We face deadly heat every day,
but the addiction to entertainment is so strong
that people are still busy with cricket, politics,
and celebrity gossip.
If we want to save our future and our childrenâs future, we must bring serious issues like climate change to every home; and today, there are very few voices as strong as Acharya Prashantâs, who are working to save us from this danger.
His message has reached millions, raising awareness and bringing change. But the task is enormous. We need to reach many more people quickly.
However, the task is not easy; it requires significant resources.
Acharya Prashant is persevering,
for you.
Fulfill your duty: https://lnkd.in/dsFN8pXE
