Heat safety: know the signs, call 108/102 in an emergency

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Painted hot street scene, two cards comparing heat exhaustion signs with heatstroke emergency signs, a red banner to call 108 or 102, and six numbered cooling steps beside a still life of a fan, cloth and water.Heatwave signs: heat exhaustion vs heatstroke (as per NDMA)A painted still life of cooling drinks, above five cards of good drinks from the Health Ministry advisory: water, ORS, lemon water, buttermilk or lassi and fruit juice with a little salt, with notes that thirst is not a good sign of dehydration, drinks to cut back on, water-rich fruit and carrying water.Hydration guide for hot days: water, ORS, buttermilk and nimbu paniA painted elderly man and a small child seen from behind, sitting on a bench in a tree's shade beside a steel water bottle, above six cards listing groups most at risk in heat from the Health Ministry advisory: infants and young children, older people, pregnant women, outdoor workers, people with heart disease or high blood pressure and people with mental illness, plus danger signs in children.Who is most at risk in the heat
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    soshyal.care

    Welcome to Heat Safety India, an official Soshyal room run by the Soshyal team. It stays open until the team closes it. The pinned facts follow NDMA and MoHFW heat guidance. In an emergency, call 108/102. Do not wait for replies here. Share cooling-centre info, check on older neighbours, and ask questions. We do not give medical advice beyond official guidance.

    Oct 17 · 3:27 PM
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    spicy.saffron

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    Oct 18 · 5:27 PM

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Heat safety: know the signs, call 108/102 in an emergency