Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Health officials have urged parents to pay special attention to protecting children from dehydration amid the prevailing extreme heat conditions.

Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo stated that children should be given plenty of water and natural fluids as much as possible.

He further emphasized that if a child shows symptoms such as drowsiness, loss of appetite, or body aches, they should be encouraged to increase their intake of water and fluids.

Dr. Perera also noted that due to the hot weather, there is a higher risk of skin conditions such as rashes and infections. Therefore, he advised that children should be bathed at least twice a day.

He added...