WARNING TO CITIZENS

BMC hospitals set to deal with summer ailments

Mumbai: Even after the temp e r at u re dropped by two degrees Celsius on Thursday, the BMC is not taking a ny ch a n c e s. The civic body’s health department is gearing up to attend to an influx of patients with heat stroke-like symptoms.
    An advisory has also been issued warning citizens from venturing out in the afternoon. Public health department executive health officer Jairaj Thanekar said all major BMC hospitals were prepared to handle any situation. “We are expecting more patients complaining of fever, dehydration, headache and increased heart rate. The humidity can also make things worse for children, senior citizens and those who are overweight. Rising temperature can lead to other ailments too,’’ he said.
    The advisory spells out several precautionary measures, like having plenty of fluids, wearing loose-fitting clothes, avoiding working in hot conditions, bathing regularly and avoiding eating roadside food and drinks.