The Scorching Heat has casted a dark spell over all the aspects of the life be it in the form of Health Risks,Environmental Concerns or human Security.
Extreme Heat wave events gripling rural villages and bustling metropolises are characterized by periods of excessively high temperatures, often leading to serious health risks, environmental impacts, and economic challenges.
Temperature has been rising off lately so much that it has led to these drastic heat wave events causing havoc on our planet.As of today temperature in Delhi rose to 52.3° Celsius and in kashmir,temperature was 34° celsius .This scorching heat has casted a dark spell over all the aspects of the life be it in the form of health risks,environmental concerns or human security.
Extreme heat wave predominantly results from the El Nino effect by which warm ocean waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean leads to shifts in atmospheric circulation patterns, which in turn can result in altered weather patterns around the globe. In some areas, this can lead to prolonged periods of higher temperatures and decreased precipitation, contributing to extreme heat wave.
Furthermore high atmospheric pressure which traps the warm air near the Earth’s surface and prevents the normal movement of air masses, leads to prolonged periods of hot weather. Other causing factors include environmental degradation, climate change, green house gas emissions urban expansion,resource exploitation etc
Coming down to the sphere of its effects,it covers a wide range of aspects of life which are endangered due to this . Primarily ,it casts a black spell on overall health leading to many diseases such as heat stroke,heat exhaustion, dehydration, cardiovascular diseases,mental disturbances .It can also lead to fatalities, especially among vulnerable populations such as the elderly, infants, and those with pre-existing health conditions. While kids and old aged are most prone to it ,the youngsters and the middle aged also need to be equally ccautiowus.
Furthermore it retards the productivity and potentiality leading to closure of workplaces and educational institutions due to its negative impacts on mental concentration and physiological capabilities resulting in long term economic downfall in country’s GDP.
Crop failure , wildfires, infrastructural damage, receeding tourism and many other spheres are affected by these extreme heat wave events.
In conclusion, the recent heatwave serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for effective climate action to avoid any further damage. As temperatures continue to rise, communities must prioritize adaptation strategies and invest in resilience measures to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat events. It is imperative that governments, businesses, and individuals should work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming to prevent even more severe heatwaves in the future. By taking decisive actions now, we can safeguard both human health and the environment for generations to come.
