RAWALPINDI: Health experts have advised residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of heat waves as a rising temperature warning was issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on May 27.
The District Health Inspector, Dr Muhammad Nadeem, while talking to APP, stressed the public’s awareness to avoid health complications in life-threatening weather conditions. He said prolonged exposure to extreme heat can cause various health-related problems and warned the public about the risk of heat waves to the brain, heart, stomach, kidneys, eyes and others. Dr Nadeem advises people to drink plenty of water and use juices and limes to prevent dehydration. He asked residents to limit outdoor activities, especially between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., and to wear light-colored clothing to reduce heat exposure.
Dr Wajid Ali Khan, Head of Medical Services at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, said it is important to protect the eyes in these difficult times. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the National Emergency Management Center (NEOC) have predicted that Pakistan will face three heat waves in May and June, with the third spell expected to be stronger. 5 days. He said that this heat wave will bring many problems including adverse effects on people’s eyes, and one of the most common eye problems in summer is dry eyes, especially in areas with low humidity, adding air conditioning and wearing contact lenses. This aggravates the situation. “Symptoms often include red eyes, a feeling of heaviness, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light,” she says. He also said that people who spend a long time outside in the sun can be at risk of developing pterygium, and protecting the eyes from harmful sunlight is important to prevent this eye condition.
Dr. Wajid informed that eye infection can lead to permanent disability or blindness. Contact lens wearers are more vulnerable and should not wash under any circumstances when using these lenses. He asked the public to wear appropriate sunglasses for outdoor activities, and to stay hydrated by applying eye drops and drinking plenty of water to keep eyes healthy in summer and to place outdoor water coolers on the city’s busiest streets. Murree Road, bus terminus and other public places.
Deputy Commissioner Hasan Waqar Chema directed the authorities concerned to take all possible measures to ensure preparedness and security in Rawalpindi district due to the expected heat wave. Apart from ensuring the availability of fans and cold drinking water at bus stands, Suzuki stands, Nawaz Sharif Park on main Murree Road, Kutchery Chowk, Raja Bazar, tents have been put up in various areas of the city, Saddar and other public places.
