Breather from heatwave: State records few heat stroke cases

We have also started distribution of ORS and buttermilk for more than 300 people visiting the hospital every day,” said Dr Arasar Seeralar, director, ICH. Hospital authorities at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital and Kilpauk Medical College also said that diarrhoea cases among children are common in summer. However, there has been no considerable increase in the cases in past few days.

According to healthcare officials, the rise in temperatures could lead to health problems like heat stroke, dehydration, diarrhoea, acidity and many more. While the heat wave not only takes a toll on the health but on the immune system.

According to regional meteorological centre here, while outskirts of Chennai witness high temperatures, the city temperature is likely to witness a dip in the coming days. For next 48 hours, the sky condition is likely to be partly cloudy in the city maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 39 degree Celsius and 29 degree Celsius respectively. On Sunday, Nungambakkam recorded 35.6 degree Celsius, Meenambakkam recorded 37.0 degree Celsius during the day.