Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Health authorities have urged the public to exercise caution when organizing New Year (Avurudu) festivals due to the prevailing extreme heat conditions.

Speaking at a media briefing held yesterday (09), Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Ruwan Jayasuriya of the National Hospital of Colombo advised that outdoor sports activities should be completed before 10.00 a.m. and resumed only after 3.00 p.m.

He highlighted that traditional New Year games such as cross-country running (Gama Haraha Divima) and cycling could pose health risks if held during peak heat hours, and emphasized the importance of selecting appropriate times for such events.

"The problem with the upcoming Avurudu festivals is that there are traditional Sin...