Steering wheels, child seats and dashboards: how quickly a parked Indian car interior turns into an oven
• During India's intense summers, parked cars can rapidly become dangerously hot, posing a heatstroke risk, especially for children.
• Experts advise never leaving children or pets unattended, airing out the car before entry, using sunshades, and covering dark surfaces.
• Recognizing heatstroke symptoms and staying hydrated are also crucial for safety.
Why It's Important?
According to experts, on a typical sunny day in India, with outside temperatures hovering around 35°C (95°F), the interior of a car can reach a staggering 50°C (122°F) to 60°C (140°F) within just 20 to 30 minutes. Dark-colored dashboards and steering wheels absorb more heat, becoming scorching to the touch. Child seats, often made of synthetic materials, can also retain extreme heat, causing burns upon contact.
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