Dharwad : District Collector Divya Prabhu, who is the chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, said that due to extreme heat and extreme temperatures, there is a possibility of various types of diseases in the district.
He has made an announcement in this regard, according to the report of the Meteorological Department, hot air and extreme temperatures are increasing in the district. He said the elderly, children, sick people, pregnant women and cattle need to follow health safety measures to protect themselves from the sun.
Drink more water: Drink plenty of water frequently, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Thirst is the main symptom of dehydration. One should also keep taking drinking water during the journey. Rehydration solutions and homemade lemon sherbet, buttermilk, lassi, fruit juices mixed with a little salt should be consumed. In this season, fruits with high water content like watermelon, melon, watermelon, grapes, pineapple, cucumber and other locally available fruits and vegetables should be consumed. He said that fresh water should be consumed.
Wearing appropriate clothing: Light, light colored, loose cotton clothes should be worn. While walking in sunlight, cap, umbrella and traditional towel should be used to protect the head from direct rays of the sun. He said that shoes should be worn while walking in the sun.
as much as possible indoors : Should be in a well ventilated and cool area. The windows and curtains of the house should be closed so that the sun’s heat and hot air cannot directly enter the house during the day. And windows should be kept open at night for circulation of cold air. If you have to go outside, do your activities in the cooler morning and evening hours as much as possible.
For vulnerable persons: Everyone is at risk of heat stress and overheating at any time. But it is necessary to pay extra attention to people with fragile health as they are likely to be at higher risk than others. Newborns and young children, pregnant women, people working outdoors, suffering from mental illnesses, people with health problems, especially heart disease and high blood pressure, people moving from cold climate areas to areas with extreme temperatures should take extra precautions. Must be prepared.
Other precautionary measures: The health condition of elderly and lonely patients should be monitored daily. Keeping the interior of the house cool and keeping the windows open at night. It is better to stay on the lower floor of the house during daylight hours. Keep the body cool by using fans or wet clothes.
Do’s and Don’ts for general public in extreme hot temperatures: Avoid exposure to the sun during hot weather, especially between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Avoid vigorous outdoor activities in the afternoon. Do not go out without wearing shoes. Avoid cooking in hot weather. Windows and doors should be kept open for good ventilation and cooling. Alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks or drinks with high sugar content should be avoided. These dehydrate the body and cause stomach pain. Small children and pets should not be left in parked vehicles. High temperatures inside vehicles can be dangerous.
District Collector Divya Prabhu, who chairs the District Disaster Authority, said in a release that to prevent health conditions caused by extreme heat, extreme temperatures, the public should follow the above measures without fail and take health care. Should do.
