Heat felt by human body raised to caution level in four provinces

• Prolonged exposure to heat could cause fatigue  
• If it is raised to extreme caution level, heat cramps and  heat exhaustion are possible

By Yohan perera

The temperature felt on the human body is expected to  increase up to ‘caution level’ at some places in North-western, Western,  Southern and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in Mannar District, according  to the Department of Meteorology.  

It means fatigue is possible in case of prolonged exposure  to heat these days in these areas. Also, heat cramps can result from  continuing activity in the heat.   

If it is raised to extreme caution level, heat cramps and  heat exhaustion are possible. Continuing activity can lead to heat  stroke.