‘Stay hydrated’: Karnataka health ministry issues advisory to combat heatwave

The Karnataka health ministry on Tuesday issued guidelines to the public in view of a heatwave in the state. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao took to social media to post an advisory in this regard.
“The summer heat is intensifying day by day in the state, and people are struggling to cope with the excessive heat. The maximum temperature has hovered around 40 degrees for the past month, leading to a surge in hospital visits due to various heat-related issues such as sunstroke, migraines, and skin problems. Additionally, there has been a significant increase in bacterial and viral infections,” He posted.
“In response to the rising number of cases, the Commissioner of the Health Department has instructed District Health Officers to ensure that all hospitals have life-saving medicines readily available for appropriate treatment. I urge everyone to take precautionary measures to protect yourselves from the heat. With summer coinciding with exam time, it is especially important for students to take extra care of their health,” He added.
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The advisory listed a bunch of dos and don’ts in heatwave conditions. For the general population, it said:
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The advisory also stated some don’ts, which include:
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It also listed a bunch of guidelines for vulnerable population and those going to office – employees and professionals.