The National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH) on May 31, 2024, issued the Public Health Advisory on Extreme Heat/Heatwave.
The following has been stated:
• Do’s:
o Drink sufficient water whenever possible, even if you are not thirsty. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.
o Cover your head: use an umbrella, hat, cap, towel and other traditional head gear during exposure to direct sunlight.
o Listen to the Radio; watch TV; and read Newspapers for local weather news. Get the latest update on the weather on the India Meteorological Department (IMD) website at https://mausam.imd.gov.in/.
o Block direct sunlight and heat waves: Keep windows and curtains closed during the day, especially on the sunny side of your house. Open them up at night to let cooler air in.
• Don’ts:
o Avoid getting out in the sun, especially between 12:00 noon and 03:00 pm.
o Avoid strenuous activities when outside in the afternoon.
o Avoid cooking during peak summer hours. Open doors and windows to ventilate the cooking area adequately.
o Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks or drinks with large amounts of sugar- as these actually, lead to loss of more body fluid or may cause stomach cramps.
