Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- In response to soaring temperatures and widespread heatwave conditions across several regions of India, the Ministry of Ayush, in coordination with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has released a comprehensive Public Health Advisory on Extreme Heat/Heatwave for the current summer season.

The advisory provides detailed guidance for the general public, vulnerable populations, employers, workers, and participants in mass gatherings and sports events, emphasizing strategies to protect against heat stress and heat-related illnesses. Citizens are urged to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours, wear light cotton clothing, and consume seasonal frui...