Heatwave in Sindh/Punjab: NDMA advisory

KARACHI: NDMA, predicting heatwave and scorching summer winds (that could be deadly sans care) has warned the citoyens of Sindh and Punjab to take precautionary measures from Thursday (23rd May) till Monday (27th May).

The NDMA, in it’s advisory, said the people should use plain water more, avoid carbonated drinks, and abstain from going out during the hottest hours of the day.

“Cover your head and then go out in the hot sun. Take special care of the sick, elderly, children and pets. Drink lemon water and ORS to compensate for salt deficiency. Wear light and soft clothes,” it said.

The NDMA added, “If someone faints in the heat, the people should pour cold water on his or her head.”

NDMA has asked the workers associated with the métier of agriculture and animal-rearing not to go out during extreme heat.

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