BMC issues guidelines for citizens amid soaring mercury in city

The BMC listed "Do`s and Dont`s" for residents. File Pic

Amid the heatwave conditions prevailing in Mumbai and its surrounding districts, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday issued guidelines for citizens in the city, reported the PTI.

The Mumbai civic body has appealed to the residents to stay hydrated and take other precautions to avoid adverse impacts of soaring temperatures.

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The BMC, in a late evening release, listed "Do's and Dont's" for residents in accordance with guidelines formulated by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

The civic body said that currently some parts of Maharashtra, including Greater Mumbai, are experiencing a heatwave as per the India Meteorological Department's forecast and the situation may continue till March 11, according to the PTI.

"Similarly, such situations may occur frequently in the months of March and April. In the backdrop of the frequent occurrence of heatwaves, guidelines are issued on what citizens should and should not do during this period," the official civic body release said, the news agency reported on Monday.

The BMC has advised residents to drink adequate water even if not feeling thirsty, wear light weight, loose cotton clothes, wear sunglasses, footwears and carry umbrellas while stepping out of homes/ offices to deal with heat-related discomfort, and avoid drinking alcohol, tea, coffee, or cold drinks, among other measures.

In case a person shows heatstroke symptoms, he/she should be kept in a cool place or under a shed and efforts should be made to bring down the body temperature, according to the release, as per the PTI.

"Wipe her/him with a wet cloth/wash the body frequently. Pour normal temperature water on the head," the BMC has advised to the citizens.

It said, "Give the person ORS (mixture of water, sugar, and electrolytes), lime water, or any other drink which will help rehydrate the body."

The BMC, in the release suggested to rush the person to the nearest health centre or hospital as "heatstroke could prove fatal" if not treated on time.

"For avoiding heatstroke, citizens should follow the suggested tips and guidelines," the BMC said.

Mumbai has been witnessing an unusual rise in temperatures since last week of February.

(with PTI inputs)