Precautions against heatwave

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Amid heat wave alert yellow has been issued for the state by India Meteorological Dept-
Hyderabad (IMD-H) as Telangana to witness a dry spell with temperatures soaring to a maximum of

43 degrees Celsius the following Do’s and Don’ts are reiterated for citizens of Telangana.
Do’s
 Stay hydrated:
o Drink sufficient water as and when possible, even you are not thirsty. Use Oral
Rehydration Solution (ORS), and consume homemade drinks like lemon water, butter
milk / lassi with some added salts,fruit juices etc..
o Carry water during travel
o Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables with high water content like water melon, musk melon,
orange, grapes, pineapple, cucumber, lettuce or other locally available fruits and
vegetables.
 Stay covered:
o Wear thin loose cotton garments preferably light colored
o Cover your head: use umbrella, hat, cap, towel and other traditional head gears during
exposure to direct sunlight
o Wear shoes or chappals while going out in sun.
 Stay indoors as much as possible:
o In well ventilated and cool places
o Block direct sunlight and heat waves: Keep windows and curtains closed during the day,
especially on the sunny side of your house. Open them up at night to let cooler air in.
o If going outdoor, limit your outdoor activity to cooler times of the day i.e., morning and
evening
 Stay alert:
o Listen to Radio; watch TV; read Newspaper for local weather news. Get the latest update
of weather on India Meteorological Department (IMD) website at
https://mausam.imd.gov.in/

For vulnerable population
Although anyone at any time can suffer from the heat stress & heat-related illness, some people
are at greater risk than others and should be given additional attention. Those include infants and
young children; People working outdoors; pregnant women; People who have a mental Illness;
Physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure.

Don’ts
 Avoid getting out in the sun, especially between 12:00 noon and 03:00 pm
 Avoid strenuous activities when outside in the afternoon
 Do not go out barefoot
 Avoid cooking during peak summer hours. Open doors and windows to ventilate cooking area
adequately
 Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks or drinks with large amount of sugar- as
these actually lead to loss of more body-fluid or may cause stomach cramps
 Avoid high-protein food and do not eat stale food
 Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicle
Danger signs- Seek immediate medical attention from nearby government health facilities if any of
the following is observed:
 Altered mental sensorium with disorientation: confusion and agitation, irritability, ataxia, seizure
and coma
 Hot, red and dry skin
 Body temperature ≥40 0C or 104 0F
 Throbbing headache
 Anxiety, Dizziness, fainting and light headedness
 Muscle weakness or cramps
 Nausea and vomiting
 Rapid heart beat
 Rapid, shallow breathing

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