<h5>IMD issues alerts!</h5><p>During the ongoing summer season, temperatures are rising across India. Everyone can feel the heat, especially when you step outside.</p><p>The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, warning people that temperatures could rise even more (oh no!).</p><p>They say temperatures could touch 46 degrees! There are also warnings of a severe heatwave expected across North India, including Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, etc., from 18-20 May 2024. There is also an existing heatwave alert for Jharkhand and Odisha.</p><p>The alerts have been issued so that people can protect themselves from the rising heat.</p><p>The people in southern, northeastern, and eastern states are in for some luck, as the IMD has predicted rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, etc.</p><h5>Effect of rising heat on humans.</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/heatwave-alert-issued-for-some-indian-states%2FHeat%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=65a4b16a-4307-47eb-bfbe-134cf1ba9af4"><figcaption>A person with a towel wrapped across his head to protect himself from the heat. Photo by Mint.</figcaption></figure><p>The rising temperatures and heatwaves can severely affect human health. Too much heat exposure can cause heat exhaustion, dehydration, and heatstroke.</p><p>People can also fall severely ill due to staying under the sun for too long. The effects from all this heat can range from mild discomfort to something severe that might require hospitalisation. So, do take care of yourself.</p><h5>Protect yourself.</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/heatwave-alert-issued-for-some-indian-states%2FHeat%203.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=f6fdef19-2cb0-4e5b-ab29-6a5d13b3b049"><figcaption>A person with an umbrella. Photo by Telegraph India.</figcaption></figure><p>First, make sure to drink enough water throughout the day to keep yourself hydrated. Avoid roaming around in the sun, especially between 12 pm to 3 pm. If you are at school, avoid playing directly under the sun.</p><p>Try wearing light-coloured and loose clothes made from materials like cotton and linen. If you need to go out, apply sunscreen before stepping out.</p><p>Use an umbrella to protect yourself from the sun, and also carry a water bottle.</p><h5>How can we help others?</h5><p>Most of us will likely be indoors enjoying the summer vacations as the hot air blows around outside. But not everyone is as lucky as us.</p><p>People, like our house help, delivery agents, etc., have to go to work in the scorching heat. We can offer them some water to help them remain hydrated.</p><p>We can also keep some bowls of water outside our house for the street animals.</p>

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