IMD has issued a red alert and severe cold wave conditions at most places in Punjab on Dec 29 and 30. Adding that there will be dense to very dense fog at many places and a cold day and ground frost at isolated places.
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The impacts of this severe cold wave will be:
An increased likelihood of various illnesses like flu, running/ stuffy nose or
nosebleed, which usually set in or get aggravated due to prolonged exposure to cold.
Do not ignore shivering. It is the first sign that the body is losing heat. Get Indoors.
Frostbite can occur due to prolonged exposure to cold. The skin turns pale, hard and
numb and eventually black blisters appear on exposed body parts such as fingers,
toes, nose and or earlobes.
Severe frostbite needs immediate medical attention and treatment.
Severe exposure to cold wave can lead to Hypothermia; a decrease in body
temperature which cause confusion, shivering, difficulty in speaking,
sleepiness, stiff muscles, heavy breathing, weakness and/or loss of
consciousness. Hypothermia is a medical emergency that needs immediate
medical attention.
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The impacts of this severe cold wave will be:
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