May 05, Colombo (LNW): Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Extreme Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in Monaragala district and that values, expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology said in a warning statement.
The public, therefore, is urged to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible, check up on the elderly and the sick, never leave children unattended,limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated, and wear lightweight and white or light-coloured clothing.
