K'taka heat alert: Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, consume homemade drinks like lemon water
Bengaluru: Amid soaring temperatures across Karnataka, the state Health Department and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) have issued a heat advisory, urging people to take preventive measures against heat-related illnesses.
Authorities have recommended staying hydrated, limiting outdoor activities, and wearing lightweight, light-coloured cotton clothing. Vulnerable groups, including infants, children, pregnant women, the elderly, outdoor workers, and individuals with chronic health conditions, have been advised to avoid prolonged heat exposure, particularly during peak hours.
The IMD’s Meteorological Centre has forecasted heatwave conditions in Uttara Kannada district until Tuesday. Maximum temperatures range between 35°C and 38°C in coastal Karnataka and northern interior districts, while Mandya and Shivamogga in southern Karnataka are experiencing similar conditions. Bengaluru’s temperatures range between 32°C and 34°C.
To mitigate heat-related risks, people are advised to schedule outdoor activities during early mornings or evenings. The Health Department has urged people to avoid strenuous activities between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM. “If outdoor work is necessary, reschedule it to before 11:00 AM or after 4:00 PM. For unavoidable outdoor events, set up shaded areas, ensure air circulation and arrange drinking water facilities,” it mentioned.
The advisory suggested drinking water frequently, even when not thirsty. The Health Department has encouraged carrying drinking water while travelling and consuming oral rehydration solutions (ORS) or homemade drinks such as lemon water, buttermilk, or fruit juices with added salt.
The Health Department noted that heat-related illnesses include heat rashes, muscle cramps, fainting, exhaustion, and heatstroke. Symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headaches, excessive thirst, rapid breathing, and heartbeat should not be ignored.
In case of heat-related emergencies, public has been urged to seek immediate medical assistance. "Call 108 or 102 immediately if you find someone with high body temperature who is either unconscious, confused, or has stopped sweating,” the advisory mentioned.
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Karnataka electoral roll SIR exercise to begin from June 20
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka will begin SIR of electoral rolls from June 20 as part of a nationwide exercise covering 16 states and three Union territories, CEO Anbu Kumar said on Friday.
The drive will cover more than 5.55 crore electors in the state, he said.
As per the schedule notified by the Election Commission (EC), preparation, training and printing activities will be carried out from June 20 to June 29 and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct house-to-house visits from June 30 to July 29.
The rationalisation of polling stations is scheduled to be completed by July 29. The draft electoral roll will be published on August 5, following which claims and objections can be filed between August 5 and September 4.
The notice phase and disposal of claims and objections will continue from August 5 to October 3, and the final electoral roll will be published on October 7, it said.
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Addressing a press conference here, CEO Kumar said that in Karnataka, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer is fully prepared to proceed with the SIR of electoral rolls.
As part of this exercise, we have successfully mapped 86.46 per cent of our voters, he said.
"The primary objective of this entire exercise is to ensure that every eligible voter is enrolled, while simultaneously ensuring that no ineligible individuals are included in the voter list. Therefore, I seek the support and cooperation of all the voters of Karnataka, all political parties, and our friends from the media," he added.
According to the statement issued by the CEO's office, 59,050 BLOs will be involved in the SIR of the electoral roll in the state. The exercise will cover approximately 5,55,74,064 electors in the state as of May 12.
The SIR is a participative and transparent exercise involving electors, political parties and the election machinery. During the revision process, BLOs will undertake house-to-house visits for the distribution and collection of enumeration forms, the statement said.
Stating that there are currently 25,284 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by recognised political parties, the CEO urged all recognised political parties to appoint BLAs for every polling station to ensure active participation and transparency in the revision process.
Electors have been requested to cooperate with BLOs during the house-to-house distribution and collection of enumeration forms.
Further details regarding the revision process, forms and schedule will be made available on the official websites of the District Election Officers, the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, and the Election Commission of India, the statement said.
