The government has issued an advisory as temperatures continue to rise across India, warning people about heatwave conditions and increased health risks.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare shared safety measures through its official X handle, urging the public to take precautions during extreme heat.
In its advisory, the ministry stated, "heat waves are increasing due to rising global temperatures. Stay safe from heat stroke: drink enough water, avoid heavy work during peak heat hours, wear light-coloured clothes, and take frequent rest breaks. In case of heat stroke, move the person to a cooler place and give first aid immediately."
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Along with the advisory, the ministry also shared a poster explaining the impact of rising temperatures and steps to manage heat stroke.
The poster highlighted that a rise of 1 degree celsius in global temperatures can lead to longer durations of heatwaves. It also noted that insufficient hydration during heatwaves reduces the body's natural ability to cool itself, which can result in heat stroke.
The poster further detailed preventive measures to avoid heat stroke. It advised people to avoid heavy work during mid-noon hours, drink plenty of water, avoid consuming heavily caffeinated or sugary drinks as they may cause dehydration, wear light-coloured clothes, and take frequent breaks while working outdoors.
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It also outlined first aid steps in case of heat stroke. These include placing the affected person in a cool area and making them lie down, applying cold compresses, giving short sips of chilled water, and once the person stabilises, providing food with high moisture content.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also warned of heatwave conditions in several parts of the country. Regions likely to face extreme heatwave conditions until April 20 include Telangana and Rayalaseema, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada, North Interior Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Rajasthan.
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In addition, hot and humid weather conditions are expected in coastal regions such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Experts cited by reports have noted that high UV index levels are common in tropical regions like Kerala during summer, especially under clear skies.
However, rising temperatures and prolonged heatwaves are increasing the effects of UV radiation exposure.
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