Heat index advisory on 09 districts

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By: Isuru Parakrama

Colombo (LNW): The Heat Index is expected to increase up to ‘caution’ level at some places in North-Central, Uva and Eastern Provinces and in Vavuniya and Mullativu Districts, warned the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology today (27).

The ‘caution’ level heat index advisory, accordingly, has been issued to 09 districts, and will be in effect till tomorrow (28).

The public, therefore, is urged to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible, check up on the elderly, the sick and the children, limit strenuous outdoor activities, and wear lightweight and white or light-coloured clothing.

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