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Heatstroke awareness: Symptoms, prevention, and first aid tips

As the summers are here the temperatures have raised to above 40°C, one should take care of one selves & be aware about the symptoms & precautions to avoid heat related illness. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the temperature will reach almost around 49°C, in Delhi & surrounding belts, we should be aware & prevent ourselves from heat related injuries.

Heatstroke is a condition caused due to over-heating of the body, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to high temperature or excessive physical exertion in hot sun. Heat related injuries/heat stroke, usually occurs when the body temperature rises to 40°C or higher, more common is summers.

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