Last Updated on May 21, 2024, 7:59 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis: The Meteorological Department issued an advisory due to an increase in the heatwave threshold of 3.17 degrees Celsius (89.06oF). This trend is expected to continue over the summer months.
The Chief Medical Officer urged the general people of the country to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the adverse effects of these high atmospheric temperatures. Following are the measures enlisted by the health department:
- One should remain indoor as much as possible, especially between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and limit the outdoor activity
- While venturing outside, persons are asked to wear appropriate protective gear like a sunscreen and a hat to protect themselves from the harmful rays of the sun
- Drink enough of water to stay hydrated during the heat season
- Avoid wearing tight or fitted clothes and prefer light and loose-fitting garments
- Limit physical activity and exercise to cooler hours of the day
- Avoid hot beverages like tea or coffee and also avoid alcohol as it can lead to dehydration
- Schedule cooking times for cooler hours of the day
- Take cool showers
- Keep the animals in the shelter and provide them water to drink
- Don’t prefer heavy physical activities during the peak hours of the sunlight
- Individuals who provide care to elderly older adults should ensure about the well-being of the environment. They should be properly ventilated and receive adequate amount of water
Additionally, the citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis are suggested to check the websites and social media pages of Ministry of Health, NEMA and the St. Kitts Met Office for daily weather update. Moreover, the meteorologists have reported high temperature over the past two consecutive days.
Recently, CariCOF has predicted an “Intense Heat Season” for the Caribbean regions, due to which there is high probability of frequent heatwaves.
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