Extreme heat in the state. Yellow alert in four districts. Yellow alert in Kannur, Kottayam, Alappuzha and Kozhikode districts. Warning that it will be 3 to 4 degrees Celsius warmer than normal.
According to the Central Meteorological Department, the temperature is likely to rise to 38°C in Kannur district, 37°C in Kottayam district and 36°C (3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal) in Alappuzha and Kozhikode districts today and tomorrow.
School authorities and parents should pay special attention in the case of students. Assemblies and other events that expose children to excessive sunlight should be avoided or rescheduled. Schools taking children on field trips ensure that children are not exposed to direct heat between 11 am and 3 pm. The respective Panchayat authorities and Anganwadi staff should take special care to implement such a system that the Anganwadi children are not exposed to heat.
Sections such as bedridden patients, elderly, pregnant women, children, differently-abled persons and those suffering from other diseases should take special care not to be exposed to direct sunlight between 11 am and 3 pm during the day. Special attention should be paid to such sections as they are prone to sun damage easily. The respective establishments should ensure that online food delivery operators on two-wheelers are safe during noon hours (11 am to 3 pm). They should be instructed to dress appropriately to avoid exposure to heat and also be allowed to rest for a short time during the journey if necessary.
Journalists and police officers should use umbrellas during this time (11 am to 3 pm) and avoid direct sun exposure. Help prevent dehydration by providing drinking water to personnel on duty. It is better for travelers to continue their journey with adequate rest. Keep water handy. Construction workers, agricultural laborers, street vendors, and those engaged in any other laborious work schedule work hours. Ensure adequate rest at work.
Cattle should not be allowed to graze in the midday sun and other domestic animals should not be tied up in the sun. Ensure access to water for animals and birds. Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicles.
Measures should be taken to use water without wastage and store maximum water during rains. Always keep a small bottle of drinking water handy to prevent dehydration. If you feel uncomfortable, rest immediately and seek medical attention. Heed and obey the official warnings of the Meteorological Department and the Disaster Management Authority.
