India has been experiencing a blisteringly hot summer this year & some locations are currently grappling with the severe heatwave. Under this condition we need to take certain precautions to save ourselves from this extreme heat. Request you to share the below detail’s with all your team members, friend’s & your families and make them feel how much we care .
Outdoor Activities:
- Avoid non-essential outdoor physical activities between 11 am and 3 pm, as
temperatures may reach 45 to 55 degrees Celsius. Follow any additional guidance
from local authorities. If you experience symptoms like suffocation or sudden illness,
seek medical attention immediately. - Ensure the availability of drinking water in earthen pot and ORS.
Important Information:
- With temperatures expected to rise between 45 to 55 degrees Celsius and a stifling atmosphere due to cumulus clouds, please follow these guidelines for your safety.
For Car Users:
- Remove the following items from your car to prevent hazards:
o Gas canisters
o Lighters
o Carbonated beverages
o Perfumes and appliance batteries - Keep car windows slightly open for ventilation.
- Do not fill the car’s fuel tank completely.
- Refuel the car in the evening.
- Avoid overfilling car tyres, especially when traveling.
Domestic Precautions:
- Be vigilant for scorpions and snakes seeking cooler areas; they may enter parks and
homes. - Minimize mobile phone usage to prevent overheating.
- Consume cold beverages like curd, buttermilk, and vine juice.
- Drink plenty of water and fluids.
- Keep gas cylinders out of direct sunlight.
- Allow your air conditioner to rest for 30 minutes after running for two to three hours
if the outside temperature is 45-47°C. - Set your home air conditioner to 24-25°C.
- Avoid direct sun exposure between 11 am and 3 pm or follow state government
directives.
Actions to be taken if sign of heat stroke is noticed
