Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert on a heat wave for Telangana, prompting the state government to issue a health advisory, cautioning people about the do’s and don’ts, as temperatures are expected to soar to 43 degrees Celsius and bring a dry spell to the state.
Following the heatwave alert, the Telangana health department has issued advisories to people asking them to avoid getting out in the sun, especially between 12.00 noon and 03.00 pm, according to an official release issued on Friday.
The department also asked the public to avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks or drinks with large amounts of sugar as they lead to the loss of more body fluids or may cause stomach cramps.
“As a part of precautionary measures, the government has made elaborate arrangements by providing special beds, IV fluids, and essential medicines at all the public health facilities. ORS sachets are made available with ANMs, ASHAs and Anganwadi workers to meet any exigencies,” it said.
Isolated pockets in Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, and Jogulamba Gadwal districts of Telangana are likely to be affected by heat wave conditions on Saturday, according to the IMD.
