Administration on Alert Amid Rising Heat in Kangra, Deputy Commissioner Bairwa Urges Public to Stay Cautious

Dharamshala, June 12:
As parts of Kangra district experience a rise in temperature and dry winds, Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa has urged residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from heatstroke.

Precautions to Avoid Heatstroke:

• Move the affected person to a shaded or cool area.

• Loosen or remove tight clothing.

• Wipe the body with a damp cloth or bathe the person in cool water.

• Keep your home cool by using curtains, blinds, or shutters; keep windows open at night for ventilation.

• If you feel unwell, dizzy, or disoriented, seek immediate medical help.

• Drink plenty of fluids such as ORS, lemon water, or salt-sugar solutions to stay hydrated.

Avoid Direct Exposure to Harsh Sunlight:

• Try to stay indoors during peak heat hours.

• Avoid strenuous physical activities in high temperatures.

• Refrain from consuming alcohol, tea, coffee, overly sweet drinks, aerated beverages, or stale food.

• Do not let children play under direct sun.

• Avoid cooking during peak heat hours.

• Never leave children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.

DC Bairwa emphasized the importance of public awareness and community cooperation in preventing heat-related health issues during this period of extreme weather.