As temperatures rise, governments send out consultations warning about the risk of stroke
As temperatures rise in capital under heat wave conditions, the Delhi government on Tuesday recommended people stay safe and take steps to avoid heat diseases such as heat hits.
Delhi weather: As temperature rises, government issues consultations to warn of stroke risk
As temperatures rise in capital under heat wave conditions, the Delhi government on Tuesday recommended people stay safe and take steps to avoid heat diseases such as heat hits.
A consultation released by the Delhi health department warns that extreme hot weather or toilets can cause serious health complications, especially among vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, seniors, people working outdoors and those with pre-medical conditions.
Delhi recorded its first heat wave of the season on Monday, with a maximum temperature contact of 40.2 degrees Celsius. The city is currently in a yellow alarm, which will remain until Wednesday.
According to the Indian Weather Department (IMD) color code, the yellow alarm represents “attention” and is advised to avoid heat exposure, wear light, light and loose cotton clothing and cover the head.
Symptoms of heat stroke, also known as heat stress, include high fever, fainting, dry and flushing skin, vomiting, muscle cramps, shortness of breath and confusion. In some cases, individuals may experience convulsions or lose consciousness.
The health department’s consultation said:
– Anyone who exhibits this symptom should immediately bring it to a medical facility.
– Consultation advises the importance of staying hydrated, recommends drinking plenty of liquids – even in the case of cravings.
– Urge people to carry water outdoors and use safe drinking water sources such as boiling or RO filtered water.
– Like according to the consultant, encourage high water content of seasonal fruits and vegetables, such as watermelons, cucumbers, oranges, lemons and tomatoes, such as watermelons, cucumbers, oranges, lemons and tomatoes – maintain moisture levels and replenish essential nutrients.
It says – Likang should stay indoors during peak hours between 12 noon and 3 pm.
– If you inevitably walk out, it is recommended that people wear loose, light-colored cotton clothes and cover their heads with scarves, hats or umbrellas. It is also recommended to use sunglasses to prevent UV rays.
– People must keep the house well ventilated in colder areas of the day to keep windows, doors and curtains closed during peak hours to reduce indoor temperatures.
– Says for people working in construction, agriculture or similar outdoor work, the government recommends converting working hours to early morning or evening to avoid exposure to extremely high calories.
– According to consulting services, workers should be allowed to use cool drinking water and shaded lounge areas at their work site.
– Authorities have been directed to arrange oral rehydration points in the workplace and ensure that staff consuming water every 20 minutes maintain good moisture.
– The consultation also states that the workplace should consider reducing the pace of tasks required by the body or increasing the number of workers to reduce the individual workload during extreme calories.
– Pregnant women and patients with existing medical conditions are required to consult a doctor before continuing any outdoor performances under heatwave conditions.
(This story has not been edited by DNA staff and published from PTI/AP in addition to the title)
