08 Jan 2018

Some parts of the country will from today experience cooling temperatures following days of seething heat.

Temperatures rose as high as 41°C in some areas.

Metereological Services however warns that the heat wave will continue being experienced in other parts, prompting the public to heed the following health tips:

• Drink lots of water and avoid alcohol and caffeine

• Avoid prolonged stay under the sun

• Wear long, loose fitting clothing and avoid dark colours

• Limit outside activities to early morning or evening

• Apply sunscreen lotions

• Wear sunglasses, hats and use umbrellas when going out

• Avoid  leaving children, elderly and pets in parking areas

• Visit nearest health facility if you experience shallow breath, headache, dizziness, painful muscles, fainting, heat cramps, rapid pulse, nausea, fatigue. ENDS