The Dhaka Times Desk Many will remember last year for the scorching heat and muggy weather. The heat that fell in 2023 made many people sigh. It is feared that the new year is also going to be like this. Because January this year also set the record for the hottest January in history.
The European Union's meteorological agency C3S said in a report on Thursday (February 8) that this year's January was the warmest on record (since records began). The previous record for the hottest month was in 2020. -News: Al Jazeera, BBC.
Samantha Burgess, deputy director of C3S, said, "Global warming can only be reduced by rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions."
The agency also said that from February last year to January this year, global temperatures were on average 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels. This is the first time in history that the temperature has exceeded the limit of 1.5 degrees for 12 consecutive months!
Although in 2015 climate conference in Paris, France, 200 countries of the world agreed to keep the temperature rise within 1.5 degrees. That is why it was decided to give importance to various issues including renewable energy.
Meteorologists also called it a 'warning for humanity', the European Meteorological Agency said.
Last year was so hot because of storms, droughts, wildfires and the El Nino pattern. Basically El Nino pattern is a special weather condition. This causes the water in the eastern Pacific Ocean to warm. Due to which the whole world gets hot.
However, the temperature limit of 1.5 degrees has not been broken permanently. But it is seen as a great warning for mankind.
Some scientists say that the decision that 200 countries of the world took in Paris; It is never possible to fulfill it in real sense. However, despite this, they are calling on the governments of the countries to take measures to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide.
However, human activities are the only reason why the global temperature has exceeded the limit of 1.5 degrees. This is mainly due to the burning of fossil fuels. When fossil fuels are burned, carbon dioxide is emitted.
El Nino pattern is also responsible. However, due to El Nino, the temperature increased by only 0.2 degrees above normal.
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How to prevent dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral fever. This fever is different from other viral or bacterial fevers. However, this fever is not contagious in any way. This viral fever can occur alone or in combination with other viruses (chikungunya, yellow fever, Burma forest, flu, respiratory syncytial) and bacteria (pneumococcus).
Dengue fever is divided into two categories depending on the severity of symptoms and fever.
1. Common dengue fever
2. Dengue fever with bleeding.
In the case of common dengue fever, the following symptoms are mainly seen-
1. Sudden high fever lasting 2 to 7 days.
2. Severe headache.
3. Pain behind the eyes.
4. Along with the fever, red rash appears all over the body.
5. Severe pain in whole body as well as back pain.
6. Nausea or vomiting.
7. A rash or red bumps on the skin.
In case of dengue fever with bleeding:
1. Bleeding from nose, mouth or vomiting with high fever within 2 to 48 hours.
2. Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen along with fever.
If any of these symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.
On the other hand
Wait at home for the first 3 days of fever. On the other hand, sponge the whole body with water every now and then. This will reduce the level of fever. Drink enough water and rest. After that, if the fever does not decrease or if it continues to increase after some time, consult a doctor immediately.
Things to do to prevent Dengue:
1. Try to keep the surroundings of the house as clean as possible.
2. If there are flower tubs or broken plastic bottles, can shells, tires or polythene inside the house, clean them quickly and drain the accumulated water from the flower tubs.
3. Spray or fog at least 3 times a week to kill mosquitoes.
4. You can keep mosquito repellent cream with you while going out.
5. After evening, younger and older members of the household should use mosquito nets.
6. Clean up any accumulated rain water, as this is the time when Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs.
7. On the other hand, you can use mats along with mosquito nets to avoid mosquito infestation.
8. Since Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, it is important to avoid sleeping with mosquito nets while sleeping during the day. Source: https://dmpnews.org
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