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Heat Index at Caution level in North-central & Eastern provinces and Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Monaragala Districts
Heat index Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 02.30 p.m. 23 August 2023, valid for 24 August 2023
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution’ level at some places in North-central & Eastern provinces and in Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Monaragala Districts.
ACTION REQUIRED :
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes 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.