Karnataka weather update: Health department issues fresh heat wave advisory; Check guidelines

The advisory guided organisers of outdoor activities to ensure shade, air circulation and drinking water facility.

Published on: Apr 29, 2023, 14:02:39 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare department on Friday issued a fresh heat wave advisory to aid the public in beating rising temperatures across several areas, especially north Karnataka.

While the mercury rose in districts like Raichur, parts of Bengaluru and other regions in the state saw heavy showers on Saturday. (Burhaan Kinu / Hindustan Times)

“As heat wave conditions persist in Karnataka, it is advised to avoid outdoor public events and activities between 11 am and 4 pm,” the Commissioner for Health, Randeep D, said.

The Karnataka health department had earlier issued some do's and don'ts to tackle this summer season.

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The advisory guided organisers of public or outdoor activities to ensure the following aspects are put in place if the program is unavoidable:

Ensure shade facility for audience
Ensure adequate air circulation
There should be provision for drinking water

This comes after the death of 11 people at the Maharashtra Bhushan Award ceremony in Navi Mumbai earlier this month, who died of heatstroke after standing in the sun for hours.

While the mercury rose in districts like Raichur, parts of Bengaluru and other regions in the state saw heavy showers on Saturday even as political rallies raged on ahead of the crucial May 10 assembly election.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had on Friday issued a heavy rainfall warning over some isolated pockets in the state till Sunday. It also predicted thunderstorm, hailstorm and gusty winds with speed reaching 30 to 40 kmph.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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