Heat Wave Advisory: Baramulla Admin asks schools to avoid outdoor activities in peak heat

Posted by admin_kas on 2025-05-21 15:09:43 |

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KS News Desk 

Baramulla, May 21: The district administration on Wednesday issued a detailed advisory aimed at safeguarding public health and ensuring a coordinated response from government departments.

As per the advisory issued by the district administration Baramulla, the education department has been asked to adjust school timings "if necessary" and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat.

Also the Municipality and PHE departments have been asked to ensure adequate drinking water supply and regular sprinkling of water in dusty areas.

The traffic police have been asked to monitor crowded areas for heat distress symptoms.

The advisory outlines preventive measures to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, dehydration, and the worsening of pre-existing health conditions.

The advisory stresses the importance of staying hydrated by drinking sufficient water, wearing light-colored cotton clothing, and using hats, umbrellas, or sunscreen when going outdoors.

"Citizens are advised to remain indoors during peak heat hours (11 AM to 4 PM), keep indoor spaces cool using curtains, fans, or coolers, and check regularly on vulnerable individuals such as the elderly, children, and those with chronic health issues," the advisory reads.

The administration has also cautioned against direct exposure to sunlight during midday, leaving children or pets in parked vehicles, engaging in strenuous physical activity during hot hours, and consuming alcohol, caffeine, or heavy meals.

Government departments have been instructed to ensure uninterrupted water supply in vulnerable areas, maintain a regulated power supply to prevent outages, and keep healthcare facilities prepared for any spike in heat-related illnesses.

"Departments are also advised to conduct public awareness campaigns, provide hydration facilities in public places, and restrict outdoor labor during high-heat periods," it reads.

In the advisory, the administration has asked the departments not to delay emergency responses to heatstroke cases, to avoid scheduling outdoor public events during extreme heat, and to ensure swift resolution of public complaints related to water or electricity supply.

Timely dissemination of weather alerts has also been emphasized while the health Department has received additional instructions to establish heat stroke clinics across the district and to ensure the availability of Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS), essential medicines, and other emergency healthcare resources.

The district administration has  appealed public to follow the recommended guidelines and cooperate fully with the authorities. "Collective efforts and timely precautions are key to minimizing the impact of the heat wave and ensuring public safety," it reads.