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Heat Wave

Disaster watch · Heat Wave

Silent and dangerous

  • Drink water often, even if you are not thirsty
  • Avoid going out between noon and 4 pm
  • Never leave children or pets in a parked car

Heat stroke is an emergency: cool the person down and call 108.

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Heat Wave

Safety guide

A spell of abnormally high temperatures that can cause heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke.

40°C plainsIMD declares a heat wave when plains reach 40°C and are 4.5°C or more above normal, or touch 45°C.

Before

  • Plan outdoor work for early morning or evening
  • Keep ORS, water and light cotton clothes ready
  • Check on elderly neighbours, children and outdoor workers

During

  • Drink water often, even when not thirsty
  • Avoid the sun between 12 noon and 3 pm
  • Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle

After

  • Signs of heat stroke: hot dry skin, confusion, fainting
  • Move the person to shade, cool with wet cloths and fan
  • Call 108 at once; heat stroke is a medical emergency
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Know how to treat heat illness

First aid training that covers heat exhaustion and heat stroke, for schools, workplaces and events.

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