Do's And Don'ts To Keep Yourself Safe As Delhi Reels Under Heat Wave With 43 Degrees Celsius

After Delhi crossed a whopping 46 degrees Celsius on Sunday, heat wave conditions continued in the national capital on Tuesday, with the maximum temperature settling around 43 degrees Celsius, as per the MeT Office.

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'Yellow' alert issued in Delhi

The IMD has issued a ¡®yellow¡¯ alert for Delhi on Monday, which is a warning to ¡®be aware¡¯.

A yellow alert in case of a heat wave means that ¡°heat is tolerable for the general public but of moderate health concern for vulnerable people¡± such as infants, elderly people, and those with chronic diseases. When a yellow alert is issued, the IMD advises that people take caution and stay updated with the weather advisory.

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What is a heat wave?

A heat wave is a time of abnormally high temperatures which is recorded more than the normal maximum temperature that happens during the summer season, according to the National Disaster Management Authority.

Health ministry's advisory

Earlier, the health ministry had issued an advisory and recommended drinking water frequently as well as carrying water during travels to stay hydrated.

In the advisory, the ministry had recommended consuming fresh fruits such as watermelon, cucumber, lemon, and orange, along with salted drinks, such as lemon water, buttermilk, lassi, fruit juices, Oral Rehydration Solution(ORS).

The Health Ministry had advised all to avoid outdoor activities between 12 pm and 3 pm, when the sun's exposure is the highest, to protect against rising temperatures.

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Do's and Don'ts

DO's

• Stay hydrated always.
• Prevent the insensible loss of water.
• Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, and porous cotton clothes.
• Use protective goggles, umbrella/hat, shoes or chappals while going out in sun.
  
• Use ORS, homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, buttermilk, etc. which helps to re-hydrate the body.
• Keep your home cool, use curtains, shutters or sunshade and open windows at night.
• Use fans, damp clothing and take bath in cold water frequently.
  

DONT's

• Avoid working out/exercising during peak heat hours.
• Avoid going out in the sun, especially between 12.00 noon and 3.00 p.m.
  
• Try to avoid non-vegetarian foods with high protein content.
• Stay away from salty, spicy, and oily foods. You need to eat easy-to-digest meals more frequently and in smaller portions.
• Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks, which dehydrates the body.
• Avoid high-protein food and do not eat stale food.
• Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicles.

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