Nagarkurnool: With summer temperatures rising, people need to take extra care to avoid heatstroke, especially young children and the elderly. Nagarkurnool District Collector Badavath Santosh gave this warning during a meeting held on Monday.
The meeting was organized by the District Medical and Health Department and took place at the Integrated District Offices Complex in Nagarkurnool. Additional Collectors Amrendar and Devasahayam also attended the event.
During the meeting, the Collector advised everyone to stay cautious as the district is experiencing very high temperatures. He recommended avoiding outdoor activities between 12 noon and 3 pm, which is the hottest part of the day.
He also gave some useful tips to stay safe in the heat. People should wear light, cotton clothes, drink plenty of water and fruit juices, use umbrellas or towels for shade, and wear footwear when going outside.
Additionally, he advised the public to avoid alcohol, tea, coffee, and soft drinks, as well as heavy, protein-rich foods during hot weather. If anyone feels unwell because of the heat, they should visit the nearest Primary Health Centre right away.
To help people cope with the heat, the Collector ordered that drinking water be provided in all government offices. He also said that workers like farmers, construction laborers, and those under employment guarantee schemes should be given proper shade, clean drinking water, and ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) packets at their work areas.
