KATHMANDU, April 24: The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to take preventive measures against the heatwave that has already started sweeping across the Tarai region.

The effects of heat waves include fast heartbeat, breathing complications, low blood pressure level, sweating, severe headache, dizziness, sickness, and so on.

According to physician Dr Bimal Chalise, the chief consultant of Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, with soaring temperatures, the Tarai settlements are prone to the effects of heatwave. 

The heatwaves may affect the brain, the doctor said, urging the public to avoid exposure during daytime as much as possible during the heatwaves that may cause dehydration, affecting the kidneys and heart.

Preventive measures:

Doctors suggest an intake of plenty of drinking water, taking cold showers, use of an umbrella during and covering of head with a thin cloth while going outside, wearing cotton clothes, choosing morning or evening hours to undertake work outside the home, intake of lemon and water, coconut water and fresh juice, intake of fruits and cucumber.

Dr Chalise further advises against going outside the home during the day, spending much time in the kitchen, staying away from smoking, and drinking beverages such as tea, coffee, and soda-mixed water.

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