Agra / Meerut: Meerut is the coldest city in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, registering a minimum temperature of 4.2 degrees, 4 degrees below normal.
In Agra, the minimum temperature is a notch higher at 6.5 degrees Celsius.
According to the Department of Meteorology, following Western disruption in Himalayas along with circulation induced in North Rajasthan and Haryana, the western part of Uttar Pradesh will witness cold winds in the morning.
However, there is no indication of rainfall, especially in the Agra region.
The main scientist n Subhash at Sardar Vallabh Farm University Bhai Patel-based meerut, “Saturday maximum temperature is 15.6 degrees Celsius, which is 7 degrees lower than normal, while the minimum is 4.2 degrees.
On Sunday, the cold will last to a minimum.
Maybe the temperature is expected to drop to 2-3 degrees Celsius accompanied by a cold wind while the maximum will float around 15-16 degrees.
“Cold wind blowing at a speed of 12 km per hour makes people shiver on Saturday in the Agra area.
While the minimum temperature is 6.5 degrees Celsius, the maximum temperature is 19.6 degrees Celsius, four notches less than normal.
People turn on the campfire to get help from extreme weather.
The neighboring district of Firozabad, Mathura, took up, Aligarh and Mainpuri were also cooled by cold winds.
In many places, people turn on the campfire to get help from extreme weather.
Weather changes have resulted in an increase in the number of patients suffering from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases visiting the hospital.
Medical Principal Firozabad Dr.
Sangeeta Sheja said, “Following extreme weather conditions, the number of patients who have cardiovascular and respiratory problems increases.
However, our main concern is to increase cases of children suffering from pneumonia and hypothermia.
At present, 20 babies are in care In the newborn baby care unit.
In the case of fast breathing or fever, parents must immediately bring children to the doctor.
“Additional Director of the Ministry of Health, Agra, Dr.
Ak Singh, said,” People need to follow some basic precautions in weather conditions At present.
Exposure directly to cold winds should be avoided.
All parts of the body, especially feet and head, must be closed correctly.
“He suggested that people have to consume foods rich in calories, but oily and spicy foods must be avoided.
Lukewarm water must be taken at a frequent interval.
Walking in the morning and sports in the open space must be avoided for several days.
Wearing a face mask when it comes out recommended.
Children, senior citizens need special care, and diabetic patients, blood pressure and cardiovascular disease are advised to immediately meet a doctor if a health problem occurs, “Singh added.
Meanwhile, cold winds helped reduce air pollution level in Agra.
Compared to category 208 Or “poor” on Friday, the air quality index (AQI) in Agra on Saturday is recorded in the category 117 or “moderate” by the Central Polution Control Board.