These days, severe heat is being seen across the country. In many states, the mercury is above 40. On May 12 (Monday), the mercury was recorded at 39 degrees in the capital Delhi-NCR. According to the forecasts of the Meteorological Department, this year the heat can break many records.

Already, February of the year 2025 was the third hottest February to date, while recent data shows that this year, April has also broken the record of severe heat. This year's April has been the second-hottest worldwide.

The European climate agency Copernicus said in a recent report that the heat in April 2025 has been full of complications for people. Along with this, the average temperature of the last 12 months was 1.58 degrees Celsius higher than the initial temperature of the Industrial Revolution (1850-1900).

Health experts say that increasing heat can be problematic for our health in many ways. Its effect has been seen on overall health. Apart from this, people who already have some kind of chronic disease may have more problems due to heat.

This year's February was also very hot.

Earlier, the European Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) had said in a report that this year's February was the third hottest February in 125 years. During this time, the temperature near the surface was recorded 1.59 degrees Celsius higher than in 1850 to 1900.

Experts say that due to climate change, global temperature is continuously increasing, which can also lead to the risk of increasing serious diseases, about which all people need to be alert.

Now in April, the heat is breaking many records.

More than 70 cases of heat stroke in Maharashtra during March 10 to April

Due to increasing heat, cases of heat stroke are also increasing. According to reports, more than 70 cases of heat stroke were reported in Maharashtra alone during March-April. Three possible deaths have also been seen due to heat stroke.

According to information received from hospitals in the capital, Delhi, 20-30 patients are coming here every day with complaints of heat and health problems caused by it. Most people are facing problems like high fever, stomach ache, rapid pulse, shortness of breath, and increased heart rate.

Problems may increase for people suffering from chronic diseases.

Health experts say, increasing heat is not only challenging for the environment, but it can also hurt health in many ways. Especially for those who already have chronic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart-related problems, such weather can increase serious problems.

Health experts say hot weather and heatwaves can affect anyone, it can cause serious health problems.

As your body heats up due to rising temperatures, your blood vessels begin to expand, which lowers blood pressure.

This causes your heart to work harder to circulate blood throughout the body.

This season can be quite challenging for heart patients.

Even a little carelessness during these months can cause problems for your health.

Dizziness, fainting, nausea and headache are common heat-related illnesses, but some complications can be life-threatening. This season can be even more challenging for people suffering from kidney problems.

What do health experts say?

In a conversation with Amar Ujala, Akash Kaushal Singh, a general medicine doctor at a private hospital in Delhi, says, when our body is unable to manage the temperature properly, it increases the risk of many health problems. Its mild symptoms can include rashes, swelling in hands or feet, dizziness, excessive sweating or no sweating at all, along with muscle cramps.

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