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Karnataka Heatwave Advisory: Minister suggests changes to the office time, 5 important tips. Check the IMD forecast

The IMD warned from the interior of Karnataka in the north of the temperatures from March 15th to 19th. In response to this, the Minister of Health Dinesh Gundu Rao asked people to take precautions and avoid a trip outdoors between 12 and 3 p.m. Here is a look at his advice.

What are the precautionary measures recommended by the Minister of Health?

In Raichur, Dinesh Gundu Rao said: “When the heat increases, the government will decide to revise the working hours of government offices. Officials should avoid field visits in the afternoon. Government employees should not go outside between 12 and 3 p.m.. Work should be planned for the morning or evening.”

What are advice for schools?

He also asked schools and institutions to take the necessary precautionary measures due to the increasing temperatures. “Focus on food and drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration. We have all the necessary facilities in state hospitals,” he added.

Check the warning in the IMD heat waves

The IMD predicts from March 15th to 17th at 2 to 4 ° C in the north of Karnataka in the north of Karnataka, with a heat wave warning for isolated areas on March 18 and 19.

No significant change in temperature is expected in the southern interior of Karnataka in the next 24 hours, but in the coming days there is a gradual increase from 2 to 3 ° C.

Which districts are probably the most affected?

According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Center (KSNDMC), several districts, including Kalaburagi, Bidar, Bagkote, Raichur, Yadgir and Vijayapura, have a maximum temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius and higher on Friday. Some areas in Bagalkoten and Belagavi also experienced extreme heat.

The temperatures in remote places in the districts of Tumakuru, Ballari, Gadag, Koppala, Uttara Kannada, Vijayanagara, Chikkaballapura and MySuru have increased too extremely.

“17 Locations in Kalaburagi District, 13 Locations Each in Bidar and Raichur Districts, 10 locations in Vijayapura District, Eight locations in Yadgir District, Six Locations Each in Bagalkote and Belagavi Districts, Three Locations in Tumakuru District, Two Locations Each in Ballari, Gadag, Koppala, Uttara Kannada and Vijayanagara Districts, One Location to the districts of Chikkaballapura and MySuru recorded a maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius and higher, “the Weather Bulletin was exhibited by the KSNDMC Read.