As india grapples with grueling heat wave conditions with temperatures soaring to 50 degree Celsius in some parts of the country, here is a timely warning from firefighters in the united states.
The seemingly harmless water bottle lying in your car could act as a magnifying glass during hot weather and cause a fire, the Bainbridge Public Safety in georgia recently reminded its Facebook followers. According to Richardson, extra heat can focus on a car’s interior materials, such as fabrics seats or mats, and potentially set them on fire.
In wake of ongoing spell of heat wave in parts of india, the government Monday issued a health advisory asking people to wear loose, light-colored cotton clothes, stay indoors and avoid drinking alcohol, tea and coffee."Heat wave can cause adverse effects on human health, including other sectors," the advisory, issued by the health Ministry, said as it suggested a series of Dos and Don’ts to protect oneself from the adverse effects of the heat wave.
