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Mercury crosses 40 degrees in city

Similar weather pattern to continue in coming weeks

Strong north-westerly winds leading to rise in temperatures
Public should avoid going out from 2 to 4 p.m.

PHOTO: P.V.SIVAKUMAR

Heat impact: The Tank Bund remains deserted on Sunday afternoon due to the scorching heat. —

HYDERABAD: The capital is experiencing the season’s highest temperatures since last one week with mercury consistently crossing the 40 degree Celsius mark.

The outcome of the high temperatures is the increase in cases of sun strokes, diarrhoeal and food poisoning in various parts of twin cities.

No respite

The Hyderabad MET Department officials have forecasted similar weather pattern to continue in coming weeks, indicating that there would be no respite to public from scorching temperatures.

As a precautionary measure, health authorities have advised the public to avoid roadside eateries that serve cut fruits, ice, fruit juices and cold soda water.

According to MET officials, the strong north-westerly winds are leading to the rise in temperatures. Since last one week, the temperatures in twin cities are consistently touching 40 degrees. On Sunday the maximum temperature was 40 degrees and on Saturday it was 41 degrees in twin cities.

“Presently, the temperature in city is three degrees above normal. Summer has started to peak and these kind of high temperatures are normal. Situation would continue for a month unless cloudy conditions form and rain occurs. In places like Nizamabad, temperature has gone up to 43 degrees,” informs Hyderabad MET Director Dr. M. Satya Kumar.

Because of high temperatures, commuters and public who, in their line of duty, can’t avoid travelling in the hot sun are consuming fruit juices at roadside eateries to quench their thirst.

Carry water

Clinics, nursing homes and fever hospital at Nallakunta have started reporting a considerable jump in the number of food poisoning and diarrhoeal cases. “People should carry a water bottle while travelling. They should avoid consuming liquids sold outside. Public should avoid going out between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. and avoid the sun,” says District Medical and Health Officer Dr. Ch. Jayakumari.

Authorities also caution the public to avoid consuming cold drinks laced with ice, which is sold along the roadsides because they are meant for industrial use and not for domestic consumption.

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