Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Warned Citizens About Hot Weather

(MYRTLE)- Mersin Metropolitan Municipality explained that citizens should increase the amount of water consumption on days when high temperatures are experienced, that they should not go out unless necessary, especially between 11.00-15.00, and about protective measures.

Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Health Affairs Department informed citizens about many items, from nutrition to clothing, to protect themselves from hot weather on days when the intensity of hot weather increases. Director of the Public Health and Inspection Branch of the Department of Health Affairs, Expert. Dr. Bahar Gülcay Çat warned citizens about issues such as consuming plenty of fluids, avoiding heavy foods, turning to foods with high mineral density, and avoiding going out between 11.00-15.00.

“People need to increase their water consumption in the summer months”

Çat stated that people should avoid going out at noon hours when the sun’s rays are at their strongest unless necessary, and said, “If they have to go out, we recommend that they use sunscreen, hats, and other protective clothing, and that they definitely wear sunglasses. We recommend that they stay in the shade as much as possible or stay in air-conditioned areas. We recommend that they ventilate their rooms as much as possible. Even if they are not thirsty, we recommend that they increase the amount of water they drink during the summer months along with sweating. If they do not have a disease that prevents them from eating salt, it is recommended that people increase their salt consumption a little. People need to increase their water consumption during the summer months.”

“Drink plenty of water. Do not try to substitute other drinks for water.”

Catch; Reminding that citizens should increase their water consumption if they feel tired, exhausted and have muscle cramps, he said, “In such cases, we should take ourselves to a cool place. If we still feel weak and exhausted, we should definitely get help. Muscle cramps may occur due to temperatures. Muscle cramps should definitely not be alleviated with massage. Liquids “We need to wait for these cramps to go away. If they don’t, we need to go to the hospital. I recommend that older people, especially children, should not be left alone in cars and that no living thing should be left locked in cars. Do not try to replace water with other drinks.” spoke.