National Disaster Management Authority

Listen to radio, watch TV, read newspaper for local weather news

Use ORS, homemade drinks like lassi, lemon water, buttermilk etc to keep yourself hydrated

Wear light-weight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes

Cover your head – use a cloth, hat or umbrella

Caution workers to avoid direct sunlight

Avoid going out in the sun, especially between 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm

Don’t go out barefoot

Avoid strenuous activities when outside in the afternoon

Avoid cooking during peak hours. Open doors and windows to ventilate cooking area adequately

Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks which dehydrates the body

Avoid high-protein food and do not eat stale food

Don’t leave children or pets in parked vehicle – as they may get affected by heat wave

Keep your home cool, use curtains, shutters or sunshade and open windows at night. Try to remain on lower floors