Most of the countries around the world are suffering from severe heat. While the temperature in many states of India is reaching 50 degrees, Haj pilgrims are dying due to severe heat in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. But Britain declared heatwave at a temperature of only 26 degrees. In such a situation, the question arises that at what temperature is a heatwave declared. Today we will tell you when any state and country declares a heatwave.
Heatwave
According to the information, all countries have their own standards for declaring heatwave. In simple language, understand that heatwave is considered when the temperature of an area exceeds the normal average. According to the Meteorological Department, when the maximum temperature of the plains reaches 40 degrees and the temperature of the hilly areas goes up to 30 degrees, then heatwave is declared. When the temperature reaches 47 degrees Celsius or more, it is called a dangerous heat wave.
Standards of heat wave
The standards of heat wave are different in every country. Britain is known for its coldness. Therefore, the standards for declaring heat wave are also different here. According to the UK Meteorological Department, heat wave is declared here when the temperature of a place crosses the maximum temperature level for three consecutive days. Let us tell you that this method is also adopted in many European countries. The temperature standards for heat wave in India are very different from Europe.
All countries troubled by heat
Due to global warming, the temperature and weather of most countries is changing. This is the reason why the temperature is increasing everywhere. Where the mountains were known for their coldness. Today the temperature on the mountains is also crossing 30 degrees. All countries are fighting the battle against heat at their own level. Experts recommend drinking plenty of water during summers. Because lack of water in the body can cause many problems. Apart from this, they also recommend eating more things like strawberries, cucumber, salad, celery and melon, so that there is adequate amount of moisture in the body. Apart from this, one should avoid going out in the scorching sun."https://www.abplive.com/gk/why-do-egyptian-hajj-pilgrims-die-the-most-in-mecca-how-much-temperature-are-the-people-here-accustomed-to-2720286"> Why are most of the Hajj pilgrims from Egypt dying in Mecca? Understand the reason behind this