The National Centre of Meteorology in UAE announced the increase of temperature on Sunday, June 28 with maximum temperature to hover around 42 to 48 degrees Celsius along internal areas.
With this, the Dubai Municipality has released guidelines to avoid developing a heatstroke, especially if care is not taken.
Do you know that overexposure to the sun can result in heat stress? Make sure you safely enjoy summer by learning about heat stress and how to deal with it. Check the technical guidelines and awareness publications available on #DubaiMunicipality’s website.#We_Are_All_Responsible pic.twitter.com/iartyDaf0J
— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) June 25, 2020
Below are the guidelines prescribed by the Dubai Municipality:
1. Regularly drink water to avoid dehydration.
2. Don’t overwork if the temperature is high.
3. Make sure to moisturize and cool your body and be fully aware of emergency procedures.
4. Practice healthy eating habits that reduce stress.
5. Use sunscreen to avoid skin damage and heat stress.
6. Wear loose-fitting lightweight clothes.
7. Take frequent rest in the shade.
8. Avoid going out in the hottest part of the day.
9. Never leave someone in a car, especially children.
#HeatStroke: Symptoms, first aid and Treatment#Sunstroke#we_are_all_responsible pic.twitter.com/ZAUndO6Pfl
— هيئة الصحة بدبي (@DHA_Dubai) June 25, 2020
Below are the symptoms of heatstroke:
1. High body temperature
2. Not sweating
3. Nausea and vomiting
4. Flushed skin
5. Rapid breathing
6. Racing heart rate
7. Headache
Below is the heatstroke first-aid to be conducted if you or someone around you experience the symptoms:
1. Lie down in the shade
2. Drink water
3. Remove outer clothing
4. Cool with damp cloth especially the head and neck.
