In Noida, the merciless summer heat is taking a heavy toll on public health, flooding hospital OPDs with dehydrated patients. Children and elderly individuals are bearing the brunt, presenting symptoms like heat exhaustion, nausea, loose stools, and fatigue.
Daily patient counts have skyrocketed amid blazing temperatures and heatwaves. Data from April 24, 2026, shows 2,769 OPD registrations and 1,954 ABHA scans, alongside 372 other incidents with 328 dog bite reports. April 25 mirrored this: 2,653 OPD cases, 1,898 scans, and 223 extras including 184 bites.
The peak came on April 27, with 3,022 OPD attendees, 2,158 ABHA registrations, and a worrying 471 additional cases—427 of them dog bites. This combination of heat ailments and stray animal threats has authorities on high alert.
Physicians warn that excessive sweating without replenishment leads to critical fluid deficits, exacerbating conditions in those with low resistance. Recommendations include staying indoors from noon to 4 PM, chugging water and electrolytes, opting for digestible foods, and using hats or umbrellas.
With forecasts predicting more heat, Noida’s medical facilities are stretched thin. Public awareness campaigns emphasize prevention to curb this health emergency and protect at-risk populations.
