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Heat Wave Safety Tips: Gujarat feels like a furnace in the month of May. People suffering from heat have not yet got respite from the heat. The Meteorological Department estimates that heat will increase in the state for the next 4 days. Red alert has been issued for many cities amid the prediction of heat wave. People are suffering due to the scorching heat. Due to sunlight and rain, it is becoming difficult for people to leave their homes. But still most of the people have to go out every day for other work including office.
According to the Meteorological Department, people need to be more cautious about the heat for the next 4 to 5 days. Especially children, elderly people and people suffering from any disease need to take special care of their health. According to experts, the possibility of being affected by heat wave increases during this period. To prevent this from happening, it is important to keep some things in mind during a heatwave alert. If children, the sick or the elderly suffer from heat stroke or dehydration, the situation can become serious.
Keep these things in mind during heat wave
– As far as possible, do not go out during defecation.
-If you have to go out, cover your mouth and hands with cotton cloth.
– When going out, carry an umbrella to protect yourself from the sun.
– Do not drink cold water and do not sit in the AC immediately after coming from outside.
– Drink plenty of water during the day. Drink beverages including lassi, buttermilk, coconut water.