Public Advised To Take Precautions As Temperatures To Rise In Yadgir
The administration has advised the public to avoid venturing outdoors between 12 noon and 4 pm unless absolutely necessary.
Yadgir : With the India Meteorological Department forecasting a rise of 2-3 degrees Celsius in maximum temperature over the next five days in Yadgir district, the district administration has issued a heatwave advisory asking people to avoid stepping out during peak afternoon hours and take precautions against heatstroke and dehydration.
Deputy Commissioner Harshal Bhoyar, who is also chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority, said the expected rise in temperature could adversely affect public health, particularly children, senior citizens and people suffering from chronic illnesses.
The administration has advised the public to avoid venturing outdoors between 12 noon and 4 pm unless absolutely necessary. People have been asked to drink plenty of water and wear light-coloured, loose cotton clothes while going out in the sun.
The advisory also recommends the use of umbrellas, caps, sunglasses and footwear while outdoors and warns against engaging in strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day. Officials have cautioned people against consuming alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated drinks as they may lead to dehydration.
Citizens have been encouraged to consume ORS and traditional cooling drinks such as buttermilk, lemon water and rice water to stay hydrated. Those experiencing dizziness, weakness or symptoms of heat exhaustion have been advised to seek immediate medical attention.
Special guidelines have also been issued for farmers, agricultural labourers and travellers. Farmers working in fields have been advised to cover their heads and use wet cloth around the neck and face while working under the sun. Travellers have been asked to carry sufficient drinking water during journeys.
The administration has also appealed to livestock owners to keep cattle and sheep in shaded areas during afternoons, provide clean drinking water several times a day and avoid making animals work during peak heat hours.
The district administration urged farmers not to burn crop residue or fodder, stating that preserving fodder would help reduce air pollution and ensure adequate feed for livestock during summer.
