
Interview: Dr. N. M. Rathi on Heat Wave #BeatTheHeatIndia Heat wave is a quiet disaster. It arrives gradually, stays for a long period and kills silently. It is very important to prepare for these killer waves much before they arrive. To know more about heat waves and how to prepare to deal with them, AapdaSamvaad spoke with Dr. N. M. Rathi, public health specialist, Nagpur Municipal Corporation. Q . Heat wave can prove to be fatal. What preparations should people living in heat-prone regions do to reduce its adverse impact? A. People living in heat-prone regions should keep a watch on daily temperature forecast during the heat wave season, which typically begins by the middle of March and stays till June, even extending up to July in some cases. If the maximum temperature is predicted to be 43 degrees and above, they should avoid stepping out between 12 noon and 4 PM. If it's important to go out, they must wear cover