CHENNAI: In light of the extreme summer heat, Thoothukudi district Collector G Lakshmipathy has released a detailed report describing the safety precautions that the public should follow. 

In the report, he stated: 

1. Things to do

To keep the body hydrated

Wear clothing that covers the body completely

2. Things not to do

"All district head hospitals and medical college hospitals have set aside special beds to treat patients suffering from the impacts of the intense summer heat and arrangements have been made to provide treatment," the statement said.

"A separate place (ORS Corner) is provided for giving ORS in all Primary Health Centres," it added.

"So the public is requested to follow the above instructions to protect themselves from the summer heat," District Collector G Lakshmipathy said in his report.