Fact Check: Nowadays spreading sensation on social media has become a new trend. Nautapa in North and Central India (NautapaAs soon as ) starts the temperature is skyrocketing. Meanwhile, a video is going viral on the internet viral It is being claimed that wearing clothes of a particular color during Nautapa i.e. from 25th May to 2nd June will directly protect you from heat stroke (heat stroke) That means you can get heat stroke and you can even die.
Obviously, this scary claim has increased the concern of people suffering from extreme heat. But can any color of clothes really be fatal? Let’s fact check this viral claim and understand the real science behind it.
What is the viral claim?
In this video going viral, it is being said that wearing black, dark blue and green colored clothes during the 9 days of Nautapa is very dangerous. It is claimed that these colors absorb the heat of the sun so fast that the body temperature suddenly increases, which can even lead to the death of a person.
What is the real truth of this claim?
If we look at this claim from the perspective of science, then it is half reality and half illusion. Let us understand this in two parts. First: It is scientifically true that black and other dark colors absorb light and heat (absorbed) while white and light colors reflect light (reflect) do it. This is the reason why in summer, dark colored clothes feel a little more hot than light colored clothes. But this claim is half true.
Second: The way it is being described as fatal in the viral video is completely misleading. Just wearing black clothes does not cause heat stroke to anyone, nor does it pose any direct threat to anyone’s life.
The real thing is that heatstroke is not caused by the color of your clothes, but by prolonged exposure to strong sunlight, lack of water in the body and failure of the body’s own cooling system. In summer, attention should be paid not only to the color of the clothes, but also to what the clothes are made of. For example, if you wear cotton clothes, it will absorb sweat and allow air to pass through, so you will not feel as hot. On the contrary, if you wear light colored polyester, nylon or synthetic cloth, it will not absorb sweat and will block the air, which will increase the risk of heat stroke.
Therefore, to avoid the scorching heat of Nautapa, do not be afraid of these viral videos, but follow these doctor’s advices. Wear loose cotton clothes and keep drinking water little by little even if you are not thirsty. During peak hours i.e. between 12 noon and 4 pm, if there is no urgent work, do not go out, and if you do go out, use a towel, cap, scarf or umbrella over your head. Also read: ‘Bhonko…Bhonko na re’, amazing feat of Guruji from Bihar! Students practice injection on their own body
The claim is misleading
Overall, the claim made in the viral video is misleading. Darker colors feel a little hotter, but it is not fatal. There is no need to be afraid of this scary claim being made on social media. Just choose the right fabric, don’t stay on an empty stomach, keep drinking water and stay safe. Also read: Grandfather-grandson’s Jugalbandi won Anand Mahindra’s heart, after watching VIDEO people said – this is the real beauty of our culture
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