INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Dermatologists have raised concerns about risks of skin diseases stemming from the sweltering heat and urged the members of the public to
take preventive measures.Commenting on the matter, skin care and cosmetic consultant dermatologist, Dr
Indira Kahawita advised people to avoid direct exposure to sunlight, to prevent sunburns, heat rash, sunspots, irritation, pus blisters and
other conditions.She also encouraged seeking medical advice and refraining from taking over-the-counter medicines for fungal infections on
Kahawita appealed to parents and teachers to refrain from exposing children to direct sunlight and letting them engage in strenuous outdoor
activities during high atmospheric temperatures.Against this backdrop, the Meteorology Department has cautioned the people of rising
temperatures in the North-western, Western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces as well as in the Anuradhapura, Mannar, Trincomalee and
Batticaloa districts tomorrow.The heat index advisory, issued at 04:00 p.m
with prolonged exposure and activity, while continuing activity could result in heat cramps.For this reason, members of the public are
advised to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade as often as possible and limit strenuous outdoor activities
They are also requested to wear lightweight, white or light-coloured clothing, to check up on the elderly and the sick and never leave
children unattended.The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that
This is not the forecast of maximum temperature
It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model
