September 07, Colombo (LNW): The heat index is expected to increase up to ‘caution level’ at some places in North-Central and Eastern Provinces and Vavuniya, Monaragala and Hambantota Districts, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology said in a warning statement today (07).
The public is advised 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.
