The heat is no longer just for the day; the nights are also causing discomfort.
If you have noticed lately that nights aren’t as cool as they used to be, you’re not alone. In many parts of the country, people are feeling that the nights are getting hotter than the days. The latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) also tells a similar story.
On analyzing the weather of the month of April, it was revealed that while the day temperature i.e. maximum temperature remained around normal, the night temperature i.e. minimum temperature was recorded 0.5 degree Celsius higher on average. This difference may sound small, but its impact on the weather and the body can be significant.
Usually people wait for the night to get relief from the heat. After a day of intense heat and humidity, the cool breeze provides some relief. But now this relief seems to be gradually decreasing in many cities and towns. Feeling hot till late night, feeling uneasy despite using a fan or cooler and feeling tired after waking up in the morning – all this is becoming a part of the changing weather.
Experts say that this change in temperature is happening gradually, so sometimes people are not able to understand it immediately. But when data from several consecutive years is observed, it becomes clear that the weather pattern is changing.
According to meteorologists, if night temperatures continue to rise, it can affect not only comfort but also human health and daily life. Because night is the time when the body recovers from the fatigue of the day. If there is not enough coolness at night, the body is unable to rest completely.
Why are night temperatures rising? Meteorologists explain the reason.
The question is why is it happening that the nights are feeling hotter than before? Experts give many reasons behind this, but the biggest reason is considered to be climate change.
The effect of rising temperatures across the world is now visible in every part of the weather. India is no exception. Earlier, the weather was somewhat predictable, but now it is constantly changing. In some places, heavy rains are falling, while in others, it’s experiencing more heat than usual.
Another major reason is considered to be the rapid expansion of cities. Earlier, there were more trees and open spaces in cities, but now they have been replaced by big buildings, roads and concrete. Buildings and roads heated by the sun during the day slowly release heat during the night, directly affecting nighttime temperatures.
This is why big cities often feel hotter than villages or smaller areas. Many people are also feeling that earlier, when the windows were opened at night, cool air used to come in, but now sometimes it feels like hot air till late night.
Increasing humidity in the air is also increasing this problem. Sometimes the temperature is not very high, but due to humidity, the heat is felt more. In such a situation, instead of getting rest, the body feels restless.
The Meteorological Department believes that this change may become more clearly visible in the coming times. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to this, because it is not just a matter of weather but can be a sign of big changes in the long run.
It can affect your health, doctors advise caution
The impact of increasing heat at night is not limited to discomfort only. Doctors say that if the body does not get adequate cooling at night, it can affect health.
Its effect is first seen on sleep. Many people complain that due to heat their sleep gets disturbed frequently or they are unable to sleep properly. Consistently poor sleep can make the body feel tired and weak. It can also affect work ability and mental health.
This situation can be more difficult for children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing medical conditions. Especially those who have problems related to heart, breathing or high blood pressure need to be more careful.
Doctors advise that it is very important to keep the body hydrated in such weather. One should drink more water, eat light food and try to keep the room as cool as possible at night. If you feel very hot, it may be beneficial to avoid heavy clothing and maintain ventilation in the room.
Weather experts say that this is not the time to just complain, but also to understand that the weather is really changing. If we do not become serious about environment, greenery and pollution, then this change may be felt more in the coming years.
It is possible that in the coming times, people will start talking not only about hot days but also about hot nights – because now the weather is slowly changing its old identity.
