Heatwave alert: 'Stay indoors and hydrated, keep pets in shade', Karnataka issues advisory. Check all details here
heatwave alert in several Karnataka districts till 6 April. As per the weather bulletin, warm night conditions will prevail over Karnataka today and tomorrow. IMD has stated that Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over Bagalkote, Kalaburgi, Koppal, Ballari and Gadag districts of Interior Karnataka until 6 April.
Amid this, The Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued an advisory for the people of the state. In the advisory, The KSDMA has advised people to stay indoors during peak time i.e. from 12-3 pm.
Furthermore, it has urged individuals to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and abstaining from alcohol, tea, coffee, carbonated beverages that can cause dehydration. As per the advisory, it has recommended people to prefer wearing light-coloured, cotton clothes. Moreover, it has asked to make use of sunglasses, umbrella or hats when stepping out to protect themselves from the scorching heat.
It has also asked people to seek medical advice if they experience dizziness or feel sick. For the protection of the pets, it has been advised to keep them in the shade and provide them with plenty of water. In the advisory, it wrote, "At present, some parts of the state’s north hinterland, south hinterland and coastal areas are recording temperatures 2-3 degrees above normal which can be harmful to both humans and animals.
IMD has indicated that the upcoming hot weather in Karnataka will be above normal during April-May 2024. The forecast increase in temperature is likely to exceed normal heatwave days across the state by 2-14 days. Also, since 223 taluks have already been declared as drought-prone taluks in the state, it is suitable to give suggestions to prevent and reduce the adverse effect
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