No respite from scorching heat, PAU CMO asks residents to stay hydrated and avoid physical activity
Babushahi Bureau
Ludhiana, June 17, 2024: Getting no respite from the blistering heat and in view of unrelenting heatwave taking a toll on residents’ health, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has issued a communiqué, advising the citizens to take all the necessary precautionary measures to avoid getting sick and to stay hydrated.
Raising concern over the increased chances of the heat stroke in the extreme hot weather, Dr DS Pooni, Chief Medical Officer (I/C), PAU Health Centre, Ludhiana, has called upon the general public to stay hydrated, and consume ample amount of fluids such as cold water as well as homemade beverages like lassi (butter milk) and nimbu paani (lemon water).
He specifically stressed upon restricting the use of highly caffeinated beverages like excess tea and coffee as well as aerated beverage cold drinks with high sugar content. Besides, Dr Pooni advised eating small frequent meals.
About suitable clothing to counter sun blaze, he suggested wearing light coloured cotton clothes which are loose and light weight, and staying under shade using umbrella, caps or hats. Emphasizing on avoiding the strenuous physical activity at the peak sunlight hours from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm, Dr Pooni asked the citizens not to leave their water bottles, hand sanitizers, perfumes, and other canned objects in the parked cars.
“Get help if feeling dizzy, weak or have intense headache after heat exposure. Move to a cool place, drink water, go in for cold sponging and report to the nearest medical facility, if need be,” he advised the general public.
Further, Dr Pooni impressed upon the masses not to take any risk as far as health is concerned and keep a check on eating and drinking habits amid the searing heat which is unbearable and can lead to several health concerns.