24 August 2023 04:46 pm Views - 2898
The temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution’ level at some places in the North-Central and Eastern Provinces and in Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Moneragala districts, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said while issuing a heat index.
According to the heat index issued by the department, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Batticoloa, Ampara and Moneragala Districts will be affected by hot weather conditions.
"People may suffer heat cramps and exhaustion, and continuing activity in the heat or sun could lead to heatstroke," the advisory warns.
The department also advised the public to remain hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible at job sites.
They also advised checking on the elderly and the sick, who are indoors, and not leaving children unattended.
"Outdoor workers are advised to limit their strenuous activities, find shade and stay hydrated," it said.
Matale, Kandy, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara are also recorded as caution areas.
The heat index forecast is calculated by using relative humidity, maximum temperature and the conditions that are felt on the human body. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)