Ensure shade facility for audience: K'taka Health department issues fresh heat wave advisory

A fresh heat wave advisory has been issued by the state Health and Family Welfare department to aid the public in beating rising temperatures across several areas, especially north Karnataka.

The Commissioner for Health, Randeep D, said, “As heatwave conditions persist in Karnataka, it is advised to avoid outdoor public events and activities between 11 am and 4 pm,”.

The advisory guided organizers of public or outdoor activities to ensure the following aspects:

• Ensure shade facility for the audience
• Ensure adequate air circulation
• There should be provision for drinking water