Do’s
For general population
Stay hydrated:
-Drink sufficient water whenever possible, even if you are not thirsty.
Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.
-Carry drinking water when travelling.
-Use Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), and consume homemade drinks like lemon water, buttermilk/lassi, fruit juices with some added salt.
-Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables with high water content like watermelon, musk melon, orange, grapes, pineapple, cucumber, lettuce or other locally available fruits and vegetables.
Stay covered:
-Wear thin loose, cotton garments preferably light coloured.
-Cover your head: use an umbrella, hat, cap, towel and other traditional head gears during exposure to direct sunlight.
-Wear shoes or chappals while going out in the sun.
Stay alert:
-Listen to the Radio; watch TV; read the Newspaper for local weather news.
-Get the latest update on weather on India Meteorological Department (IMD) website at https://mausam.imd.gov.in.
Stay indoors/in the shade as much as possible:
-In well-ventilated and cool places.
-Block direct sunlight and heat waves: Keep windows and curtains closed during the day, especially on the sunny side of your house. Open them up at night to let cooler air in.
-If going outdoors, limit your outdoor activity to cooler times of the day i.e., morning and evening.
-Reschedule or plan outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day.
Don’ts
-Avoid getting out in the sun, especially between 12:00 noon and 03:00 pm.
-Avoid strenuous activities when outside in the afternoon.
-Do not go out barefoot.
-Avoid cooking during peak summer hours. Open doors and windows to ventilate the cooking area adequately.
-Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks or drinks with large amounts of sugar- as these actually, lead to loss of more body fluid or may cause stomach cramps.
-Avoid high-protein food and do not eat stale food.
-Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicles. The temperature inside a vehicle could get dangerous.