THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of a rising temperature in Kerala. The IMD has warned that the temperature is likely to rise by two to three degrees Celsius above normal in isolated places in Kerala.

It has also been informed that there is a possibility of hot and uncomfortable weather due to high temperature and humid air. Meantime, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for Pathanamthitta and Idukki on January 30. The possibility of isolated heavy rain has been predicted. Heavy rain is defined as a situation where 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain is received in 24 hours.

Temperature alert instructions
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight on the body between 11 am and 3 pm.

Drink as much fresh water as possible. Continue drinking water even if you are not thirsty.

Avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, carbonated soft drinks, etc., which cause dehydration during the day.

Wear loose, light-colored cotton clothes.

Wear footwear when going out. It is better to use an umbrella or hat.

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Encourage the use of ORS solution, butter milk, etc.

here is a high possibility of fires increasing and spreading in places like markets, buildings, waste collection and disposal centers (dumping yards). Fire audits should be conducted and proper safety precautions should be taken. Those living near these and those running institutions should be especially vigilant.

There is a possibility of forest fires spreading. Those living near forest areas and tourists should be especially vigilant. Situations that can cause forest fires should be avoided. The instructions of the forest department should be strictly followed.

Clean drinking water should be ensured for students in educational institutions and air circulation should be ensured in classrooms. During the examination period, water availability should also be ensured in the examination halls.

School authorities and parents should take special care of students. Assemblies and other programs that expose children to excessive heat should be avoided or timed accordingly. Schools that take children on excursions should ensure that children are not exposed to direct heat between 11 am and 3 pm.

The respective panchayat authorities and anganwadi staff should take special care to implement a system that prevents anganwadi children from being exposed to heat.

Bedridden patients, the elderly, pregnant women, children, the differently abled, and those suffering from other diseases should take special care to avoid direct exposure to sunlight between 11 am and 3 pm. Special care should be taken in their case as such groups are prone to sunstroke easily.

The respective institutions should ensure that those who distribute food online on two-wheelers are safe during the afternoon (between 11 am and 3 pm). They should be instructed to dress appropriately to avoid heat and, if necessary, be allowed to rest for a short time during the journey.

Media workers and police officers should use umbrellas during this time (from 11 am to 3 pm) and be careful not to be exposed to direct sunlight. Provide drinking water to the officers involved in the work to help prevent dehydration.

Organizers should ensure that sufficient drinking water and shade are available to the participants when holding public events and conferences. Avoid conferences from 11 am to 3 pm as much as possible.

It is better for those who are traveling to continue their journey with sufficient rest. Keep water in hand.

Construction workers, agricultural workers, street vendors and those involved in any other strenuous work should adjust their working hours. Ensure necessary rest during work.

Avoid leaving cattle to graze in the midday sun and tying other domestic animals in the sun. Ensure water availability for animals and birds.

Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicles.

Take steps to use water sparingly and store as much water as possible during rains. Always carry a small bottle of drinking water with you to prevent dehydration.
If you feel unwell, rest immediately and seek medical attention.

Listen to and obey official warnings from the IMD and the Disaster Management Authority.