Things that will keep you protected from heat waves and increasing temperature

Heat wave has gripped whole of Northern India and the mercury is surpassing new parameters every day.
In such atmosphere it becomes really necessary to take best care of one’s health and protect oneself from increasing temperature and heat waves.

Gautam Buddha Nagar Administration has issued advisory to for citizens to keep themselves protected in this atmosphere of increased heat.

Do’s and Don’t for protection from heat and heat waves:

• Drink as much water as possible.
• Wear light color clothes preferably made of porous fabric.
• Avoid getting out during time of maximum heat. If its necessary make use of sunglasses, caps, umbrella, slippers etc. to keep body parts covered and protected.
• If you work in open, try covering head, face and possible parts of hand and legs with a wet cloth. Also use umbrella wherever possible.
• Keep adequate water with yourself while travelling.
• Take Oral Re-hydration Solutions. Home made drinks such as Lassi, Maand, Lemon-Water, Butter-milk etc. so that water level in body is maintained in a balance.
• Symptoms of Heat Stroke, Heat Rash, Heat Cramp include weakness, dizziness, too much sweating as well in some cases complete unconsciousness.
• If a disease or unconsciousness is felt, immediately consult a doctor.
• Keep your pets under shade. Provide adequate water to them.
• Keep temperature of your homes cool by making use of curtains. During early morning and late evening hours one may open the door and windows of their house to keep it cool.
• Try do more laborious work during cool hours of morning and evening. Keep adequate supply of cold water at your workplace. Caution your workers to avoid direct contact with sunlight as much as possible.
• Use fan, wet clothes and do take bath.
• Take special care of expecting mothers, infants and elderly.

Things to Remember

Don’t leave your kids and pets unattended in vehicles.

Avoid travelling in Sunlight between 11:00 Am to 04:00 PM.

Don’t wear tight and dark colored clothes.