Tue Mar 25 13:28:43 UTC 2025: ## Coimbatore Issues Heat Advisory Amidst Rising Temperatures

**Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, March 25, 2025** – With temperatures soaring, the Coimbatore Corporation and the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine have issued a heat advisory urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. The advisory, released late Friday, specifically advises against direct sun exposure between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions, are urged to exercise extra caution. Recommended preventative measures include wearing light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, hats, and using umbrellas. Staying hydrated is crucial, with officials recommending frequent consumption of water, tender coconut water, or buttermilk, even if not thirsty. Including water-rich fruits and easily digestible foods in the diet is also advised.

Indoor temperatures should be managed by opening windows and using fans or air conditioning. Covering windows and doors with curtains or screens can help reduce heat. Outdoor workers are advised to take frequent breaks in shaded areas, and employers are urged to provide temporary shelters. Physically demanding tasks should be rescheduled for cooler parts of the day. Schools, offices, and other public spaces are instructed to provide access to safe drinking water.

The advisory warns against consuming dehydrating beverages like tea, coffee, alcohol, and carbonated drinks during peak heat hours, as well as wearing tight or heavy clothing and engaging in strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day. Leaving children unattended in parked vehicles is strictly prohibited due to the rapid increase in temperature within enclosed spaces.

Anyone experiencing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, or nausea is urged to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest government hospital or urban primary health centre. The Corporation is urging full cooperation from the public in adhering to these safety guidelines.

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