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title: "How can I stay safe during a heatwave?"  
description: "How can I stay safe during a heatwave?"  
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published: 2026-11-06  
updated: 2026-11-11  
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tags: ["heatwave safety", "heat stroke", "summer health", "India heat"]  
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# How can I stay safe during a heatwave?



## Answers

### Answer by Guadalupe Mendoza

Heatwaves can be deadly, especially for the elderly, children, outdoor workers and people with chronic illnesses.

- **Drink water regularly**, even if you are not thirsty, and use ORS, lemon water or buttermilk.
- **Avoid going out between noon and 4 pm** if possible.
- **Wear light, loose, light-coloured cotton clothes** and cover your head.
- **Avoid heavy meals, alcohol and lots of tea or coffee.**
- **Never leave children or pets in parked vehicles.**
- **Check on elderly neighbours.**

Signs of heat stroke include high body temperature, confusion, fainting and hot, dry skin. It is an emergency; move the person to shade, cool them with water and call 108.


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