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Heat Index at ‘caution’ level in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Southern provinces and Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, Mannar and Monaragala districts
Heat index Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 04.00 p.m. on 12 March 2024, valid for 13 March 2024
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Center of the Department of Meteorology has warned that the Heat index (the temperature felt on the human body) is expected to increase up to ‘Caution’ level at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Southern provinces and Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, Mannar and Monaragala districts.
The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.
Effect of the heat index on the human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491
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