West Bengal Heatwave: Weather Report and Precautions to Stay Safe
Today, the weather report for the Indian state of West Bengal is a cause for concern as the Mamata Banerjee government has declared holidays in all government and private schools, colleges and universities to escape the scorching heat. The Alipore Meteorological Department has informed that till Thursday of this week, April 20, all the districts except North Bengal such as North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, East Medinipur, Howrah, Kolkata, Hooghly, Purulia, Jhargram, West Medinipur, Bankura, West Burdwan, East Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad and Nadia will experience a heatwave.
As the day progresses, the hot wind will blow. As in the first few days, there was no wind. There will be some wind these few days. But the biggest problem is that the fan is not running due to repeated load shedding, and there is a shortage of water. The Alipore Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for all the districts of South Bengal.
The temperature in these districts will remain high, hovering around 40 to 42 degrees Celsius, and there will be no significant change in temperature this week. The people in the affected areas are advised to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day, which is between 12 pm to 3 pm, and to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
It is also advisable to wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothes that cover as much of the body as possible, along with a hat or an umbrella to protect oneself from the sun. It is crucial to apply sunscreen lotion to avoid getting sunburnt, and avoid strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day.
The Alipore Meteorological Department has also warned of scattered thunderstorms at the end of the week, with a chance of thunderstorms in some areas. This could provide temporary relief from the heat, but it is essential to stay alert and take necessary precautions during thunderstorms.
The Mamata Banerjee government’s decision to declare holidays in all government and private schools, colleges and universities to escape the scorching heat is a wise move, as the heatwave is expected to last until Thursday of this week. It is essential to take necessary precautions and stay hydrated during this time to avoid heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.
The weather report for West Bengal today is a cause for concern, and it is crucial to take necessary precautions to stay safe during the heatwave. Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day, wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothes, apply sunscreen lotion, stay hydrated, and avoid strenuous activities. It is also essential to stay alert during thunderstorms and take necessary precautions.