PUBLIC WARNED OF HEAT WAVE TO HIT THE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

PUBLIC WARNED OF HEAT WAVE TO HIT THE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

The Department of Meteorological Services has warned of a heat wave over most parts of the country, this week, that will go into the weekend.

A heat wave is when temperatures that are above normal average temperatures by 5 degrees Celsius are experienced consistently at a particular area.

 Principal Meteorologist at the Department of Meteorological Services, Radithupa Radithupa, said the country will generally experience a heat wave with temperatures at 39 Degrees Celsius in the Ngamiland area with Gaborone at 37 Degree Celsius.

Meanwhile a General Practitioner at Princess Marina Hospital, Doctor Rodgers Moeng has warned the public against the dangers of not taking preventative measures against dehydration resulting from the rise in temperatures currently being experienced in the country.

Dr Moeng said dehydration can exacerbate other health issues like heart disease and hypertension in patients who do not rehydrate during high temperatures.

He added that it could lead to ailments such as heat rash, heat stroke or even death.

I encouraged members of the public to take precautionary measures against the soaring temperatures to avoid complications from the heat.Wear sunblock, wear hats, sunglasses and drink plenty of water. It would do you a lot of good to avoid staying in the sun for too long. Avoid prolonged stay under the sun, if at all possible stay under the shade.