<h5>Heatwaves persist!</h5><p>As June winds down, summer lingers on. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning for many parts of North India.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/heatwave-alert-issued-for-some-indian-states">The heat is impacting the daily life of the citizens</a>. The rising temperatures and heatwaves pose severe health risks such as exhaustion, heatstroke, etc.</p><p>The sun feels like an oven, baking us like the pizzas we all love to eat. Prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to illness, so please take care of yourself.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/newsahoot.appspot.com/Heat_2_da31bc43db.jpg" alt="Heat 2.jpg"><figcaption>A person trying to beat the heat. Photo by Adda247.</figcaption></figure><h5>Power cuts and water shortages worsen the situation.</h5><p>Many parts of Delhi, Jaipur, etc., are reeling from a double whammy of rising temperatures and increased power outages.</p><p>There are also reports of severe water shortages in parts of Delhi. Even water tankers are unable to help meet the rising water demand.</p><p>This combination of excessive heat + power cuts, + water shortage has affected the lives of residents, especially the children and the elders.</p><p>The state governments are being urged to increase their efforts to reduce power cuts and ensure adequate water supply.</p><figure class="image"><img alt="Water.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/newsahoot.appspot.com/Water_ea940d046d.jpg"><figcaption>People getting water from tankers. Photo by Shiv Kumar Pushpakar, R.V. Moorthy on The Hindu.</figcaption></figure><h5>Rain, rain, where are you?</h5><p>People eagerly await the rains to cool down the rising temperatures and bring relief. Thankfully, the IMD has said there is a chance of light rain in Delhi in the next few days.</p><p>Sadly, when writing this, they haven't announced whether other areas in North India will receive rainfall or not.</p><p>But let's hope the rain gods will favour us soon and bring much-needed rain across North India.</p><h5>What can you do?</h5><p>Firstly, you must protect yourselves from this heat. Ensure you drink enough water and avoid roaming and playing under the sun.</p><p>You must turn off unnecessary lights and appliances to reduce and conserve electricity consumption.</p><p>You should also save water by reducing unnecessary water use. Don’t keep the tap running while brushing, and use a bucket to bathe instead of showering, as it consumes less water.</p><p>You must also avoid ordering deliveries when the sun is at its peak. The delivery personnel will have to endure the heat to complete the delivery. Instead, consider ordering early in the morning or in the evening for their well-being.</p>

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