Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) today asked eight Collectors to take precautionary measures in their respective districts in view of the heat wave conditions.

The SRC wrote a letter in this regard to Collectors of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Bolangir, Boudh, and Nuapada.

The SRC advised the officials to take the following precautionary measures at their level to face any eventuality.

  • Please advise people on heat-wave precautions, keep hospitals in readiness and advise workers not to work in the open sunlight from 11.00 AM to 3.00 PM.
  • Public to take precautionary measures for hot weather while going outside during peak hours of the day (around 11.00 AM-3.00 PM).
  • Avoid prolonged heat exposure.
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose cotton clothes.
  • Cover your head, use a wet cloth, hat, or umbrella while going out during peak hours.
  • Drink sufficient water even if not feeling thirsty to avoid dehydration.
  • Use ORS, homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), sugarcane juice, lemon water, buttermilk, etc., to rehydrate the body.
  • Caution workers to avoid direct sunlight during the peak hours.
  • Schedule strenuous jobs to cooler times of the day.
  • Increase the frequency and length of rest breaks for outdoor activities.
  • Pregnant workers and workers with medical conditions should be given additional attention.