Srinagar, June 25: With Kashmir experiencing hot weather, doctors have advised people to take precautionary measures, including recommending that elders avoid unnecessary outdoor activities.
The temperature in Kashmir remains above 32 degrees Celsius, causing discomfort for many residents.
“It is advisable for elders, especially those above 65 years old, to avoid going outside unnecessarily. Hot weather poses additional problems and is particularly uncomfortable for those with heart disease and high blood pressure. Patients with a history of heart attacks, weak hearts, and migraines should avoid hot weather,” he said.
“People should drink adequate water, at least three liters per day, and prefer cold foods, fruits with high water content like melon and citrus fruits, and salads,” said a doctor.
Students in both government and private schools are facing difficult conditions as most schools lack basic facilities like fans and coolers to combat the scorching heat.
According to Supreme Court guidelines, schools should have proper heating and cooling arrangements to prevent student suffering.
The government has also instructed coaching center owners to make adequate arrangements or face action.
Parents are concerned for their children’s safety due to the lack of cooling arrangements, which they say has made school unbearable.
“My 10-year-old daughter fell unconscious at school because there are no fans or coolers, which is very inconvenient for the children,” said Mohammad Amin, whose daughter attends a school in Old City Srinagar.
The doctor informed him that her condition was due to sitting in a humid room without proper cooling facilities.
