Heat Wave

Heat Wave is a period of excessively hot weather.
A heat wave occurs when the daily maximum temperature of more than five consecutive days exceeds the average maximum temperature by 5°C.

The air from atmospheric upper levels is pulled downward and is then compressed, causing increases in temperature.
The longer this high-pressure system stays, the hotter the area becomes. However, climate change is causing global temperatures to rise.
Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide released into Earth’s atmosphere in large volumes are trapping the sun’s heat, causing the planet to warm.
Periods of intense heat do occur within natural weather patterns, but they are more intense and are lasting longer as a result of global warming.

The heat wave impact on the physical body
- Increased heat cramps and sunstroke and other diseases may occur when outdoor activities for a long time.
- Symptoms such as insomnia, discomfort, and increased fatigue occur on tropical nights with a minimum temperature of 25℃ or higher
- If the temperature persists above 32°C, the mortality rate of the elderly increases.
High-risk group of heat waves
- Cardiovascular disease patients
- Patients with high/low blood pressure
- Diabetes patients
- Kidney patients