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Stay cool, stay safe: Tamil Nadu govt issues heatwave guidelines amid rising temperatures

Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has announced preventive measures to help residents stay safe during extreme heat and heat waves.

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CHENNAI: With temperatures expected to rise by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius across many parts of Tamil Nadu in the coming days, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has announced preventive measures to help residents stay safe during extreme heat and heat waves.

Do’s

Don’ts

Symptoms of heat illness:

How to help someone suffering from extreme heat:

If you or someone close to you experiences any of these symptoms, it is essential to take the following steps:

If the following symptoms occur, seek immediate medical attention or call emergency services (911):

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