Hot weather warning to eight districts

• The Met. Dept. advises public to remain hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible

 By Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama

 The Meteorology Department has issued an extreme heat weather advisory for today particularly for Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaithivu, Mannar, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Moneragala and Hambantota Districts.

 According to the heat index issued by the department, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Mullaithivu, Vavuniya, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Moneragala and Hambantota Districts would be affected by hot weather conditions.

 “People may suffer heat cramps, exhaustion and continuing activity in the heat or sun could lead to heatstroke,” the advisory warns.

 The Met. Dept. also advised the public to remain hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible.

 They also advised checking on the elderly and the sick, who are indoors and not leave children unattended.

 “Outdoor workers are advised to limit their strenuous activities, find shade and should stay hydrated,” it said   Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa, Matale, Puttalam, Gampaha, Kegalle, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Ampara, Colombo, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara are also recorded as caution areas.

 Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and the condition that is felt on the human body.