Beat the heat: Health tips to stay safe as temperatures rise in Mumbai

Prevention is better than cure

• Stay hydrated: Take water, lime juice, buttermilk with the right amount of salt and seasonal fruits and vegetables.
• Avoid drinking tea, coffee, alcohol, sugary drinks and high-protein diets.
• Wear loose, cotton, and light-coloured clothes and use a hat or umbrella.
• Children, the elderly, pregnant women, outdoor workers, mentally ill individuals, and physically ill people are vulnerable.
• Watch out for symptoms such as rashes, swelling of limbs, muscle cramps, fever, yellowish urine, weakness and fainting.

Recognizing and responding to heatstroke

Avoid peak heat hours