As the temperature is rising in Mumbai, increased humidity and heat has further led to a variety of health complaints.
According to sources, there has been an increase in the number of people visiting doctors with issues such as fever, red eyes, blisters, acne, scars on the back, abdominal cramps and diarrhoea. Moreover, children are likely to suffer the most due to the scorching heat as viral infections appear to be on the rise.
Meanwhile, citizens have been asked to avoid venturing out of the house unless an emergency during noon-time. Moreover, wearing goggles, a hat or usage of an umbrella is recommended. In addition, health experts have warned that people should consume water from time to time in this weather in order to avoid heatstroke.
The coastal regions of the state, including Mumbai, have been facing heatwaves for the last couple of days and the same has intensified since Friday, March 26, 2021. Moreover, on the same day, Ratnagiri recorded a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius which was 8.2 degrees higher than the average.
The state is currently experiencing dry weather and clear skies, however, the rise in temperature is said to be due to hot winds from Rajasthan which are entering Maharashtra from the east. This has impacted the weather in Konkan and other coastal areas.
On the other hand, with regards to pollution, under the National Clean Air Action Plan (NCAP), Maharashtra has the highest number of cities in India, a total of 19 cities identified by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to reduce Air Pollution by 20-30 per cent.
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