Liquor banned! Heat became the reason… What is the theory of doctors and scientists, due to which this big decision was taken?

Europe is currently in the grip of a record-breaking heatwave and its greatest impact is being seen in the French capital, Paris. This city, famous all over the world for fashion and tourism, is struggling with the scorching heat these days. The situation has become so serious that the administration has had to take strict steps for the safety of the people.

In this context, the Paris administration has decided to impose a temporary ban on drinking alcohol in public places. This ban has been imposed not to maintain law and order, but with the aim of saving people’s lives. According to the report, consumption of alcohol during scorching heat can prove to be extremely dangerous for the body.

How is the situation in Paris?

According to Paris Police Chief Patrice Faure, the city’s hospitals are completely filled with patients. Ambulance services are receiving around 2,500 emergency calls every day, which is almost double the number on normal days. At the same time, according to Health Minister Stephanie Rist, “In the last 24 hours, four times more heart attack cases have been registered than in normal days. A large number of young patients are also included in these.”

What is the theory of doctors and scientists?

Doctors and scientists say that during extreme heat, alcohol has negative effects on the body in many ways. Alcohol is a diuretic substance. It reduces the effect of a hormone called vasopressin in the body, which under normal circumstances helps in retaining water in the body. Due to this, the kidneys produce urine in large quantities and the body starts getting dehydrated rapidly. In summer, when a lot of water is already being lost from the body through sweat, then the risk of dehydration increases manifold by drinking alcohol.

According to the report, some experts say that drinking alcohol causes blood vessels to dilate, which is called vasodilation in medical language. This can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, which can lead to conditions like dizziness, fainting or falling. Due to this, the number of patients in the hospitals of Paris is increasing.

Why is the heat increasing so much in Europe?

According to meteorologists, a weather condition called Omega Block is responsible for this extreme heat in Europe. In this situation, a large area of ​​high pressure remains stable over an area for a long time. Its shape looks like the Greek letter Omega (Ω). It traps the hot air beneath it, due to which the temperature keeps increasing and there is no relief.

What is the administration’s appeal?

In view of the health emergency situation, the Paris administration has appealed to the people to stay away from alcohol in public places and drink adequate amount of water. Officials say that keeping the body hydrated is the most effective protection at this time.