According to the duty forecaster of Kazhydromet A. Kydyrbaeva, a strong heat is expected in Shymkent on July 6-7, the air temperature will rise to 40-42 degrees. In this regard, the Department of Emergency Situations of the city of Shymkent warns that prolonged exposure to the street in hot weather can lead to health problems, including sun and heat stroke, so you should always take precautions.
Heat stroke can occur as a result of staying in a room with high temperature and humidity, with intensive physical work in stuffy, poorly ventilated rooms.
Sunstroke occurs during physical work in the open sun, abuse of sunbathing on vacation. The impact is the result of the direct action of intense sunlight on the unprotected head; it can occur directly on the spot, or delayed after 6-8 hours.
The most common signs of sunstroke and heat stroke are:
- dizziness;
- severe headache;
- sometimes nausea and vomiting;
- darkening of the eyes;
- in some cases, nosebleeds;
- rapid pulse;
- shortness of breath.
Measures to prevent heat or sunstroke:
- It is necessary to limit the stay on the street, reduce physical activity.
— When staying in the premises, it is necessary to ensure their ventilation — open the windows, windows, use fans or air conditioners.
When going out on the street, it is recommended to wear light clothes of light colors made of natural fabrics (cotton, linen), it is desirable that the collar of the clothes is not tight. Do not open large areas of the body for more than 15-30 minutes, so as not to burn.
— On the street, it is necessary to use a headdress (a summer hat, a panama hat, a scarf, etc.), sunglasses, umbrellas.
— In order to prevent dehydration of the body, it is recommended to consume a large amount of liquid. Alcohol consumption is strictly contraindicated.
— Do not overload the digestive system, so in hot weather it is necessary to eat light food in small portions and fractional.
-During the day, it is recommended to take a shower if possible or wipe the body areas with cool wet wipes, a wet towel.
- Trips by private and public transport should be limited or planned in the morning or evening, when the heat subsides.
-If you are going to travel in a car, please note that the interior of the car is very hot, so before getting into the car, which was standing in the open air on a sunny day, first open all the doors or lower the windows for through ventilation. It takes about 3-4 minutes to do this.
Remember that the elderly and children are especially at risk of getting sunstroke or heat stroke, because their thermoregulation system is imperfect. People with cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, and endocrine diseases are also at risk.
At the first signs of sun or heat stroke, it is necessary to urgently seek medical help!
Public Relations Group of the DChS of Shymkent