Heat Wave In Karachi

Karachi severe heat wave with temperatures as high as 49 °C (120 °F) struck southern Pakistan in June 2015. It caused the deaths of approximately 2,000 people from dehydration and heat stroke, mostly in Sindh province and its capital city, Karachi. The heat wave also claimed the lives of zoo animals and countless agricultural livestock. Three main government hospitals Jinnah Hospital, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Civil Hospital have refused to admit patients due to lack of beds and facilities. The morgues in the city have also run out of space. According to data collected from government and private hospitals of the city, over 40,000 people alone have been treated for heatstroke so far people severe electricity cuts, leaving many without fans, water or light, and the beginning of the holy month of Ramazan, when many Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours. Some shops have refused to sell ice or water during the day It is also illegal to eat or drink in public from dawn to dusk. Heat stroke is the most serious-heart related illness. It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down.  Body temperature may rise to 106 degrees or higher within 10 to 15 minutes.  Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided. The provincial government had done little except try to blame others. Medical experts say simple precautionary measures can save citizens from becoming victims of heatstroke.

Don’t just see, Save the Green

Not only you, your plants also are suffering from  summer’s sizzling heat, when  weather suddenly rocks the temperatures above 29 C.  Many plants  inevitably suffer. Plants can be damaged by either high day or high night temperatures and by either high air or soil temperatures.  A plant’s temperature usually runs just above the air temperature. Trees and shrubs enjoy optimum growing conditions when the temperature ranges between 51 -65°C.  The magnitude of heat stress increases rapidly as the air temperature rises above 65°C.

Generally, heat stress of a plant will show itself by wilting, which is a sure sign that water loss has taken place. If this is ignored, the condition will worsen, as the plants will eventually dry up, turning a crunchy brown before dying. In some cases, yellowing of the leaves may occur.

Not much can be done for trees and other plants once injury has occurred. To help prevent heat injuries do the following….

Treatments for heat stroke in trees include:

1.      Water wisely for healthy plants during summers, especially during heat waves. Early morning between 4am and 9am is the best time to water.

2.      Move potted plants and containers to shady areas until end of heat wave.

3.       Mulch around plants with a light covering of organic material to retain soil moisture, prevent weeds, and maintain cooler soil temperatures.

4.       Evaluate your garden – take a stroll to see what is sunburned, wilted in the morning, overcrowded, and/or exposed to too much sun and wind.

5.      Avoid chemical pesticide sprays of any type, but especially avoid spraying during daytime heat even if using insecticidal soaps or horticultural oils.

6.      Avoid fertilizing because heat-stressed plants do not need to increase

their foliage canopy.

By following these measures and planting natives and drought tolerant plants, you will be rewarded with a healthy, productive garden, despite the heat.

Beat Heat , Eat Green

Beat Heat , Eat Green 

As summers are in progress and during summers it is inconvenient to have the heavy foods but , to have food is necessary . If eating cools and sweets and taking shakes keeps your stomach fill then it makes you look fat . So how it is good to eat but not get fat, to eat but not feel hot , to eat and stay hot !
Eat as much as you want , you will not be fat nor be harmed , yes there are the foods like that which will never make you fat or unhealthy …so all the foodies get ready for getting the best menu to eat as much as you can .
And none other than GREENS are the table dishes to serve you for eat all, to feel well.
The more you add sugar the more it will be sweet, the more you eat green the more you become healthy.
Eating is necessary for your life and eating green is necessary for your health. Green foods catalysis the good healthy life .
Keep reading and keep eating , because in this piece we are also letting you know the delicious green recipes for summers as the hot season is in .
There are numerous options to choose from, and they can easily be incorporated into meals. Some popular green foods include spinach, collard greens, cabbage and broccoli to name only a few
the interesting thing about green foods is no fat , low calories , especially dark leafy ones, contain a large amount of water which in turn leaves them extremely depleted of calories. This means that you can eat as many of them as you possibly can, and you don't have to worry about gaining any weight. In fact, adding these foods to your favorite dishes like soups, casseroles and pastas can help bulk up the meal while keeping the calories under control, so you can eat more of your favorite foods without a jump in calorie intake
Many foods that are consumed in today's world are processed, and therefore play a role in raising blood glucose levels extremely high before they come crashing back down again but greens are not processed
now it is time to make you read  some healthy light summer recipes and make your dinner and lunch more healthy than ever before

Chicken Garden Salad





Ingredients
Green Capsicum

·         140g fresh peas

·         1 small cooked chicken, skin and bones discarded, meat shredded
250g radishes (use mixed colors and shapes if you can), slice

·         1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 large curly round lettuce or 2 Little Gems, torn

·         Bunch of green onion
Green Olives

For Dressing
2 tbsp white vinegar zest and juice 1 large lemon
3 tbsp extra virgin oil

METHOD :
Dry your bowl, pour in the dressing ingredients with plenty of seasoning and whisk together. Add the chicken, radishes, onion, capsicum peas boiled cooled and drained vegetables, and the lettuce, and gently toss everything together until well coated in the dressing – the easiest way is to use your hands. Pile the salad onto a large platter and scatter over the pea shoots, if using. Serve straight away.

Green Energy Drink

Ingredients
Apples - 2 medium (3" dia) 364g

·         Celery - 3 stalk, large (11"-12" long) 192g

·         Cucumber - 1 cucumber (8-1/4") 301g

·         Ginger Root - 1/2 thumb (1" dia) 12g

·         Lemon (with rind) - 1/2 fruit (2-3/8" dia) 42g

·         Lime (with rind) - 1 fruit (2" dia) 67g

·         Parsley - 1 bunch 150g

Spinach - 2 cup 60g

METHOD

Process ALL in Blender and Shake Well !

Spinach Rice

Ingredients

• 100ml Greek extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 500g baby spinach leaves, washed and finely chopped
• bunch dill, finely chopped
• 300g long-grain rice
• juice 1-2 lemons

Method

1.   Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and gently cook until softened but not colored. Add the spinach and half the dill. Cook on a high heat, stirring regularly, until the spinach has wilted down and all the liquid has evaporated.

2.   Stir in the rice and add 600ml water, then bring to the boil. Turn the heat right down again to a very gentle simmer, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 25-30 mins or until the rice has cooked and absorbed all the water. Give it a stir after 15 mins to ensure even cooking, adding a drop more water as required.

3.   When the rice is cooked, stir in the remaining dill, season well, squeeze over the lemon juice to taste, and serve.

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karachi almiya....

پاکستان میں شدید گرمی کی لہر جون 2015  ما ہ رمضان میں  ریکارڈ کی گئی.جس میں سب سے زیادہ درجه حرارت 

٤٩سینٹی گریڈ ریکارڈ کیا گیا اور اس کا سب سے زیادہ ہدف کراچی بنا .جس میں تقریباً ١٥٠٠ افراد گرمی کی لہر اور پانی کی کمی کے بایسس اپنی جانیں ہاتھ سے دھو بیٹھے .جبکہ ایسا ہی ایک واقعہ ہمارے ہمسایہ ملک بھارت میں بھی پیش آیا جس میں تقریباً ٢٥٠٠ افراد لقمہ اجر بنے.

اس شدید گرمی کی لہر میں بجلی اور پانی کے  ہاتھوں شہریوں کو مسلسل قیامت کا  سامنا رہا .گرمی کی ہلاکت خیز لہر تقریباً ١٠ روز تک جاری رہی جبکہ کے - الیکٹرک بجلی کی ترسیل  کے نظام پر قابو پانی میں ناکام رہے .جس کی بنا پر شہر کے بیشتر علاقوں میں بار بار بجلی کی فراہمی بند ہونے اور کم وولٹیج کی وجہ سے لوگو کو شدید پریشانی کا سابقہ درپیش رہا .اس صورت حال میں کی الیکٹرک کا یہ دعویٰ قابل فہم نہں کے شہر کی ١٤٠٠ میں سی ١٣٨٠فیڈر شیڈ یول   کے مطابق کام کر رہے ہیں جبکہ کے -یلکٹرک کے ترجمان نے وضاحت بھی کی کہ واٹر بورڈ کی تنصیبات لوڈ شیڈنگ سے مستشنیٰ ہیں اور انھیں بجلی بلا طاعطل  فراہم کی جارہے ہے .اس تمام واقعے میں سب سے زیادہ ک-الیکٹرک کی غفلت منظرہ عام   پرآی  ہزاروں کے  بل بھرنے ک باوجود بھی  لوگ اپنے پیاروں کو گرمی سے بچا نہ سکے گھروں میں بھی گرمی کی لہر سے ک الیکٹرک کی بدولت بچ نہ سکے .اس سلسلے میں حکومت ، وزیرے اعلی ،وزیرے اعزم  اور دوسرے اعلی رہنماؤں نے بھی اعلی ظرفی کا مظاہرہ کرتے ہوے بہت سے اعلانات کے پر ان میں سے ایک پر بھی عمل درامد نہ ہوا اور اس دوران سب ایک دوسرے کو قصوروار ٹھہراتے دکھائےدیے .

اب ضرورت اس عمل کی ہے کہ آنے والی گرمی کی لہر سے بچنے کے لئے ابھی سے لائحہ عمل تیار  کریں کیوں کے آیندہ آنے والے سالوں من اس کے  اضافے کا مزید خدشہ ہے اور جن مسائل کا سامنا تھا ان کے  حل کا لئے باہمی مشاورت سے کام کریں .بجلی کے  سنگین مسلے سے نجات کے لئے ک الیکٹرک حکومتی انتظامیہ سے رجوع  کریں تا کہ  آنے والے سالوں میں ملک کو اس طرح کے بحران سے بچایا جا سکے.... 

Healthy and easy drinks

SATTU

Sattu is a special unique drink with a good source of natural fiber and carbohydrates. It refreshes the brain. It contains no artificial color and any type of chemical. It is the best drink for whole family. It is made with, Roasted gram and barley (jaw) it gives power and easy to digest. Sattu drinks can be made in many ways.

LASSI

Lassi is a popular Pakistani drink that becomes a part of every household during the summer. In rural areas, Lassi takes a central place at breakfast and lunch. Lassi can be sweet or salty. Sweet lassi is made of yogurt, sugar, milk while salty or regular lassi has salt instead of sugar. This economical drink is extremely refreshing during hot weather

Sugarcane juice is a refreshing mid-day drink. It is known as “Rouh” with locals. It is national drink of Pakistan. It’s beneficial for heart, brain, kidney and eyes.

“How the body copes with extreme heat”

The body's normal core temperature is 37-38C.

If it heats up to 39-40C, the brain tells the muscles to slow down and fatigue sets in. At 40-41C heat exhaustion is likely - and above 41C the body starts to shut down.

Chemical processes start to be affected; the cells inside the body deteriorate and there is a risk of multiple organ failure.

The body cannot even sweat at this point because blood flow to the skin stops, making it feel cold and clammy.

Heatstroke - which can occur at any temperature over 40C - requires professional medical help. If not treated immediately, the chances of survival can be slim.

There are a number of things people can do to help themselves. These include:-

1.    Wearing damp clothes which will help lower the body's temperature.

2.   sticking one's hands in cold water

3.   placing fans next to windows as this will draw air from outside, which should be cooler

4.   wearing looser clothes

5.   having a lukewarm shower rather than a cold one

6. fanning the face rather than other parts of the body