Hello and welcome to ExamPundit. India’s heatwave has killed 1,826 people in just over a week of scorching temperatures across the country. That is the highest death toll from exposure to heat in the last 20 years.
The heat wave is set to continue, with no respite in sight. Monsoon rains are expected in the southern state of Kerala next week, but will take a further two weeks to advance to the rest of India.
Cooling monsoon rains were expected to arrive next week in the southern state of Kerala and gradually advance north in coming weeks.
So we have contacted Doctors and made a list of things you should DO/Not Do in This period:
- Drink water: Sip all the time, don’t wait until you are thirsty.
- Avoid alcoholic, caffeinated beverages, sugary soft drinks.
- Limit physical activity.
- Don’t sit near PC during the afternoon.
- Have showers.
- Avoid using talcum powders. It blocks the sweat and causes further heat up.
- Wear loose-fitting, light-colored, lightweight cotton clothing.
- During the hot months, meat and heavy food take longer to digest. So eat light. Choose non-oily stuff like fresh fruits.
- Eat light foods high in water content: fruits, salads, and soups.
- Don’t eat large, protein-rich meals that can increase metabolic heat and warm the body.
- Avoid Non-veg. Have green and fresh vegetables
- Offer Water to Salesman/Courier Guy.
- Do NOT Make anyone wait.
- Try to Stay inside the house.
Foods to have:
- Yogurt
- Coconut Water
- Watermelon
- Cucumber
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