Amid heat wave alert yellow has been issued for the state by India Meteorological Dept-
\nHyderabad (IMD-H) as Telangana to witness a dry spell with temperatures soaring to a maximum of<\/p>\n
43 degrees Celsius the following Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts are reiterated for citizens of Telangana.
\nDo\u2019s
\n\uf0b7 Stay hydrated:
\no Drink sufficient water as and when possible, even you are not thirsty. Use Oral
\nRehydration Solution (ORS), and consume homemade drinks like lemon water, butter
\nmilk \/ lassi with some added salts,fruit juices etc..
\no Carry water during travel
\no Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables with high water content like water melon, musk melon,
\norange, grapes, pineapple, cucumber, lettuce or other locally available fruits and
\nvegetables.
\n\uf0b7 Stay covered:
\no Wear thin loose cotton garments preferably light colored
\no Cover your head: use umbrella, hat, cap, towel and other traditional head gears during
\nexposure to direct sunlight
\no Wear shoes or chappals while going out in sun.
\n\uf0b7 Stay indoors as much as possible:
\no In well ventilated and cool places
\no Block direct sunlight and heat waves: Keep windows and curtains closed during the day,
\nespecially on the sunny side of your house. Open them up at night to let cooler air in.
\no If going outdoor, limit your outdoor activity to cooler times of the day i.e., morning and
\nevening
\n\uf0b7 Stay alert:
\no Listen to Radio; watch TV; read Newspaper for local weather news. Get the latest update
\nof weather on India Meteorological Department (IMD) website at
\nhttps:\/\/mausam.imd.gov.in\/<\/p>\n
For vulnerable population
\nAlthough anyone at any time can suffer from the heat stress & heat-related illness, some people
\nare at greater risk than others and should be given additional attention. Those include infants and
\nyoung children; People working outdoors; pregnant women; People who have a mental Illness;
\nPhysically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019ts
\n\uf0b7 Avoid getting out in the sun, especially between 12:00 noon and 03:00 pm
\n\uf0b7 Avoid strenuous activities when outside in the afternoon
\n\uf0b7 Do not go out barefoot
\n\uf0b7 Avoid cooking during peak summer hours. Open doors and windows to ventilate cooking area
\nadequately
\n\uf0b7 Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks or drinks with large amount of sugar- as
\nthese actually lead to loss of more body-fluid or may cause stomach cramps
\n\uf0b7 Avoid high-protein food and do not eat stale food
\n\uf0b7 Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicle
\nDanger signs- Seek immediate medical attention from nearby government health facilities if any of
\nthe following is observed:
\n\uf0b7 Altered mental sensorium with disorientation: confusion and agitation, irritability, ataxia, seizure
\nand coma
\n\uf0b7 Hot, red and dry skin
\n\uf0b7 Body temperature \u226540 0C or 104 0F
\n\uf0b7 Throbbing headache
\n\uf0b7 Anxiety, Dizziness, fainting and light headedness
\n\uf0b7 Muscle weakness or cramps
\n\uf0b7 Nausea and vomiting
\n\uf0b7 Rapid heart beat
\n\uf0b7 Rapid, shallow breathing<\/p>\n
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