The Department of Meteorology has issued a Heat Index Advisory for the North-western and Southern provinces and the Ratnapura, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu Districts.
According to the department, the Heat index, which is the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the abovementioned areas.
As per the advisory for caution level, fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and activity, while continuing activity could result in heat cramps. (NewsWire)
