As temperature stays excessive in Kollam, the Health division has issued an alert urging the pubic to take all precautions to keep away from sunstroke and sunburn.

While it’s necessary to maintain the physique hydrated, skilled assist needs to be sought instantly in case of sunstroke. Symptoms embody excessive physique temperature, dry, flushed pores and skin, extreme headache, dizziness, gradual pulse and temper swings adopted by fainting. If individuals who work within the solar for lengthy hours really feel any discomfort, in addition they want medical assist. Children are extra affected by warmth rash as a consequence of extreme sweating and it is very important keep out of the solar and it has been suggested to hold hats or umbrellas whereas travelling.

Sunburn is much less extreme than sunstroke and the signs embody fatigue, dizziness, headache, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting, extreme sweating, excessive thirst, and low urine output.

While skinny, mild colored and free clothes needs to be used, it has been suggested to keep away from direct solar publicity between 11 a.m. and three p.m. Elderly folks, young children, pregnant ladies, folks with critical ailments, and people who work outside have been requested to remain additional cautious.

“Children should not be allowed to play in the sun or sit in parked vehicles. The doors and windows of the house should be kept open. If you feel tired, move to the shade and rest,” stated District Medical Officer Dr. D. Vasanthadas.