GOVERNMENT OF JAMMUAND KASHMIR

OFFICEOF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ANANTNAG

reliefsectiondcang @gmail.com [email protected] Fax: 01932-223 164
HEAT WAVE ADVISORY
In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the Jammu &
Kashmir region,
district, is expected to experience a significant rise in temperatures over the coming days,including Anantnag
to heatwave conditions across the district. As such the District Disaster potentially leading
Management Authority (DDMA)
Anantnag urges all residents to take the following precautionary measures to protect themselves and their
loved ones during this period:
Do's Don'ts
For general population "Avoid getting out in the sun, especially between 12:00 noon and
Stay hydrated: 03:00 pm.
Drink sufficient water whenever possible, even if
|" Avoid strenuous activities when outside in the afternoon
you are not thirsty. Thirst is not a good indicator
of dehydration. " Do not go out barefoot
Carry drinking water when traveling " Avoid cooking during peak summer hours. Open doors and
Use Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), and windows to ventilate cooking arca adequately.
consume homemade drinks like lemon water," Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and carbonated soft drinks or drinks
butter milk/Massi, fruit juices with some added salt. with large amount of sugar- as these actually, lead to loss of
b Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables with high water more body fluid or may cause stomach cramps.
content like water melon, musk melon, orange, Ayoid bigh-protein food and do not eat stale food
grapes, pineapple, cucumber, lettuce or other
locally available fruits and vegetables. Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicle.
Temperature inside a vehicle could get dangerous.
Stay For Employers and workers
covered: " Provide cool drinking water at work place and remind them to drink a cup of water every
Wear thin loose, 20minutes or more frequently to stay hydrated
cotton garments
" Caution workers to avoid direct sunlight
preferably light
coloured " Provide shaded work area for workers. Temporary shelter can be created at work site.
Schedule strenuous and outdoor jobs to cooler times of the day i.e. morning
"Cover your head use
umbrella, hat, cap, and evening hours.
towel and other Listen to Radio watch TV, read Newspaper for local weather news and act Resoundingly.
traditional head Get the latest update of weather on India Meteorological Department (lMD) website
gears during othmausam.Ind.gov.lev
exposure to direct
sunlight |" Assign additional workers or slow down the pace of work
of developing a heat related
Wear shoes " Train workers to recognize factors which may increase the risk
system" since people
chappals while illness and the signs and symptoms of heat stress and start a "buddy
going out in sun are not likely to notice their own symptoms.
condition or those taking certain medications
" Pregnant workers and workers witha medical
should discuss with their physicians about working
in the heat.
employees
|" Organize awareness campaigns for
display at the workplace.
"Install temperature and forecast gathering/Sport event
Precautions During Mass
Stay alert: situations inerease risk of acute heat
Newspaper for " Outdoor/indoor erowded
"Listen to Radio; watch TV; read illnesses (HRI) even in absence of
active heat wave
localweather news. Get the latest update of related
weather on India Meteorological Department alerts in the area.
exposure, overcrowding, and
(IMD) website at mausam.imd.gov.in/ "Physical exertion, direct sun shade nay worsen health in
and
difficult access to water, food
vulnerable groups.
Stay indoors/in shade as Health Impact of Heat: Heat-Related illnesses
much as possible: "Exposure to high outdoor and Indoor temperatures can induce heat stress, directly
"In well-ventilated and cool and indirectly, leading to heat-related illnesses
places |"Heat-related illnesses include (from mild to severe)-heat rash (prickly heat), heat
"Block direct sunlight and
heat waves: Keep windows edema (swelling of hands, feet and ankles), heat cramps (muscle cramps), heat
and curtains closed during tetany, heat syncope (fainting), heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
the day, especially on the "Heat stress may also exacerbate chronic diseases like cardiovascular, respiratory,
sunny side of your house. kidney diseases
Open them up at night to letWatch out for symptoms of heat stress, which include:
cooler air in.
" dizziness or fainting:
"If going outdoor, limit your
outdoor activity to coolernausea or vomiting.
times of the day i.e., extreme thirst
morning and evening e decreased urination with unusually dark yellow urine
Reschedule or plan outdoor headache
activiies during cooler parts rapid breathing and heartbeat
of the day.
For vulnerable population Heat-related illnesses are preventable
Although anyone at any time can If youor others feel unwelland experience any of
suffer from the heat stress & heat above symptoms during extreme heat,
related illness, some people are at
greater risk than others and should be Immediately move to a cool place and drink liquids. Water is
given additional attention. best.
These include: "Get help/medical attention
" Infants and young children "Measure your body temperature
" People working outdoors If you experience painful muscular spasms (particularly in the
" Pregnant women legs, arms or abdomen, in many cases after sustained exercise
" People who have a mental illness during very hot weather).
"Physically ill, especially with heart Rest immediately in a cool place, and drink oral rehydration
disease or high blood pressure solutions containing electrolytes
Travelers from colder climate to a hot climate Medical attention is needed if heat cramps last more than one
should allow one week's time for their bodies to hour
acclimatized to heat, avoid overexertion, and
should drink plenty of water.
Heatstroke is a medical emergency!
Inchildren you
" Refusal to feed Be aware of Danger signs & seek immediate medical attention if
observe
"Excessive irritability
In adults
" Decreased urine output. confusion and agitation, irritability.
"Dry oral mucosa & absence of Altered mental sensorium with disorientation,
ataxic, seizure or coma
tear/sunken eyes
"Lethargy/altered sensorium " Hot, red and dry skin
104°F
" Seizures Core body temperature 240°C or
"Throbbing Headache
Bleeding from any site and light headedness,
" Anxiety, Dizziness, fainting
"Muscle weakness or cramps,
" Nausea and vomiting
heartbeat/Rapid, shallow breathing
" Rapid
 Other precautions Cool the person right away,
" Elderly or sick people living alone should be supervised and their while waiting, by:
health monitored on a daily basis. moving them to a cool place, if you can;
"Keep your home cool, use curtains, shutters or sunshade and open " applying cold water to large areas of the skin
windows at night. or clothing, and
"Try to remain on lower floors during the day. fanning the person as much as possible
oUse fan, spray bottles,damp cloths, ice towels to cooldown body.
Immersing feet in 20°C water above ankle provides rapid cooling
by reducing dehydration and thermal discomfort.
The general public can contact District Emergency Operation Centre Anantnag, and other given contact
numbers for any assistance.
District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) Anantnag
Landline Numbers: 01932-222337

What's App Numbers: 7780885759, 9697982527, 9906225209

Anantnag district during the

Thisadvisory is issued to ensure the safety and well-being of allresidents in
out to your local authorities.
anticipated heatwave. For any further information or assistance, please reach
Stay Safe and Be Prepared!

No: DCA/DDMA/DEOC/2025-26/ o l o
Date: O/05/2025
Sandeep Singh Bali, (JKAS)
dditionalDistrict Magistrate,
CEO, DDMA, Anantnag

favour of information.
Copy to: Department of DMRRR Srinagar/ Jammufor
1. Principal Secretary to the Govt.
Kashmir for favour of information.
2. Divisional Commissioner
Anantnag, for information.
3. Senior Superintendent of Police
Kashmir, for information.
4. Regional Transport Officer dissemination of Advisory through Common Alerting Protocol (CAP.
5. Nodal officer SEOCfor theDevelopment Anantnag for information
and necessary action.
6. Assistant Commissioner SE, Jal Shakti (PHE)/ SE, KPDCL, SE, PW (R&B), for information and
7. Superintending Engineer I&FC/
necessary action. necessary action.
Officer, Anantnag for information and
8. Chief Education necessary action.
Anantnag for information and
9. Chief Medical Officer
Anantnag for information and necessary action.
Agriculture/Horticulture Officer
10. Chief necessary action.
Officer Anantnag for information and
11. District Social Welfare
information and Wide Publicity
of the advisory Notice.
Information Officer For
12. District necessary action.
13. Tehsildars (All) for information and and necessary action.
Anantnag for information
Commissioner
14. Assistant Labour for information.
Deputy Controller Civil Defence Anantnag for information.
15. Emergency Services Anantnag
Fire &
l6. Deputy Director information.
17. I/C SDRF Component Anantnag for