Understanding Heatstroke Criteria and Monitoring Tools

About this dataset

Heatstroke is a serious condition that can be identified using specific criteria, including an antemortem core body temperature of ≥105°F (≥40.5°C). Environmental factors play a crucial role in determining heatstroke, such as the presence of an active heatwave or severe heatwave alert at the location of symptom onset. For regions without an active heatwave alert, maximum daytime temperature thresholds are used: >40°C for plain regions, >37°C for coastal regions, and >30°C for hilly regions. To monitor heat-related illnesses and deaths, reports should be submitted to the National Heat-Related Illness & Death surveillance system at https://ihip.mohfw.gov.in/npcchh using p-form user credentials. Additionally, district-wise warnings and temperatures can be checked at https://mausam.imd.gov.in/responsive/districtWiseHeatwaveWarning.php. Source-supported facts: Antemortem core body temperature ≥105°F (≥40.5°C) is a criterion for identifying heatstroke. Environmental criteria include active heatwave or severe heatwave alert at the location of symptom onset. Maximum daytime temperature thresholds for different regions are >40°C for plain regions, >37°C for coastal regions, and >30°C for hilly regions. Reports should be submitted to the National Heat-Related Illness & Death surveillance at https://ihip.mohfw.gov.in/npcchh using p-form user credentials. District-wise warnings and temperatures can be checked at https://mausam.imd.gov.in/responsive/districtWiseHeatwaveWarning.php.