Image credit: ANI NEW DELHI: With several parts of the country reeling under intense heatwave conditions, the Centre on Monday issued a detailed public health advisory warning people against prolonged exposure to extreme heat and urging immediate precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.The advisory, issued by the Ayush under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in coordination with the Ministry of Ayush, stressed that infants, elderly people, pregnant women, outdoor workers and those suffering from chronic illnesses such as heart disease and hypertension are at higher risk during heatwaves.The government advised citizens to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours, wear loose cotton clothing and consume fluids rich in electrolytes. It also flagged symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, dehydration, fainting, seizures and high body temperature as warning signs of heat-related illness, adding that heatstroke should be treated as a medical emergency.The advisory comes as temperatures continue to remain above normal in many states, increasing concerns over heat stress, particularly among vulnerable populations and workers engaged in outdoor activities.Special instructions have also been issued for workplaces, public gatherings and sports events, including shaded rest areas, regular hydration breaks and awareness measures for early identification of heat stress symptoms.Along with conventional precautions, the advisory incorporated traditional wellness measures from Ayurveda, Siddha, Yoga, Unani and Homoeopathy systems. Recommended practices include consumption of buttermilk, coconut water and lemon-based drinks, besides cooling foods such as cucumber, watermelon, musk melon, ash gourd and tomatoes. Yoga-based breathing techniques such as Sheetali Pranayama have also been suggested to reduce heat stress.The Centre has urged people to regularly monitor heatwave alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and seek immediate medical assistance through emergency helplines 108 or 102 in severe cases.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDelhi High Court Denies Interim Relief To Vinesh Phogat, Wrestler Barred From Asian Games Trials“India Is Now Naxal-Free”: Home Minister Amit Shah Declares End Of Maoist Insurgency From Bastar’I Am Trapped’: Twisha Sharma’s Last Message Before ‘Dowry Death’ In Bhopal | Headlines@9’Demanded Fortuner Car, Rs 50 Lakh’: Family Claims Noida Woman Was Thrown Off Terrace Over DowryFirst Look Of India’s Bullet Train Unveiled As Mumbai-Ahmedabad Corridor Nears 2027 LaunchBengal Govt Forms Panels To Probe Corruption, Atrocities Against Women During TMC Regime‘Secular, Socialist, Democratic, Lazy’: Inside India’s Viral Cockroach Janta PartySuvendu Adhikari Govt Ends Religion-Based Schemes In West Bengal, Scraps State OBC List‘Gone Are The Days When…’: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Warns After Kolkata ViolenceIndian National Killed, Three Injured In Moscow Region Drone Strike Amid Russia-Ukraine War123PhotostoriesWorld’s most culturally important rivers, and what they have in store for travellersOTT releases (May 18 to May 24): ‘Desi Bling’, ‘Jack Ryan’, ‘System’, ‘Ladies First’ lead the lineupConfused about how to remove the evil eye? Here are some remedies to get rid of negative vibes‘Queer Eye’ to Rehab Addict: Slurs, Low ratings and final chapters, every major reality TV show cancelled in 20265 Unlucky Plants You Should Remove from Your Home to Attract Good LuckIndian kitchen decor that secretly make homes healthier5 eye-catching sparrow birds every nature lover should know8 GI-tagged Indian mangoes and what makes them specialHow to actually deal with toxic in-laws without losing your mind5 most alluring grey snakes in the world123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingReal Madrid CoachBrittany mahomesFifa World Cup 2026Who is aj brown wifeKolkata VIP Security CutIPL 2026IPL Orange Cap 2026London Tube StrikeDelhi High CourtFuel Price Hike
NEW DELHI: With several parts of the country reeling under intense heatwave conditions, the Centre on Monday issued a detailed public health advisory warning people against prolonged exposure to extreme heat and urging immediate precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.The advisory, issued by the Ayush under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in coordination with the Ministry of Ayush, stressed that infants, elderly people, pregnant women, outdoor workers and those suffering from chronic illnesses such as heart disease and hypertension are at higher risk during heatwaves.The government advised citizens to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours, wear loose cotton clothing and consume fluids rich in electrolytes. It also flagged symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, dehydration, fainting, seizures and high body temperature as warning signs of heat-related illness, adding that heatstroke should be treated as a medical emergency.The advisory comes as temperatures continue to remain above normal in many states, increasing concerns over heat stress, particularly among vulnerable populations and workers engaged in outdoor activities.Special instructions have also been issued for workplaces, public gatherings and sports events, including shaded rest areas, regular hydration breaks and awareness measures for early identification of heat stress symptoms.Along with conventional precautions, the advisory incorporated traditional wellness measures from Ayurveda, Siddha, Yoga, Unani and Homoeopathy systems. Recommended practices include consumption of buttermilk, coconut water and lemon-based drinks, besides cooling foods such as cucumber, watermelon, musk melon, ash gourd and tomatoes. Yoga-based breathing techniques such as Sheetali Pranayama have also been suggested to reduce heat stress.The Centre has urged people to regularly monitor heatwave alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and seek immediate medical assistance through emergency helplines 108 or 102 in severe cases.
