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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 8: The Ministry of Health yesterday organised a public awareness campaign titled “Climate Change…Boost Your Health” in the presence of Dr. Abeer Baho, Director of the Health Promotion Department, and Sheikh Sheikh Abdullah, to raise awareness about the harmful effects of climate change.
In a press statement issued on the sidelines of the event, Dr. Al-Baho stressed the importance of avoiding outdoor activities during the peak hours of 11:00 am to 4:00 pm to avoid health issues caused by extreme heat and heat stress. She stressed that during periods of extreme heat, everyone should adopt certain habits such as drinking enough water, avoiding excessive physical activity outdoors, wearing loose and light-colored clothing, staying in the shade, wearing hats and sunglasses, and bathing regularly. During a lecture held this morning at the Promenade Mall, Dr. Al-Baho explained that the lecture was part of the “Climate Change… for Your Health” awareness campaign launched by the National Committee for the Impact of Climate Change and Environmental Disasters.
The advisories highlight ways to cope with extreme temperatures and heat stress through a variety of audio, video and written resources that can be downloaded via QR codes on smartphones. The campaign aims to raise awareness of heat-related risks and provide guidance on how to prevent them, as well as measures to cope with conditions such as heat stroke, heat stress and other potential health complications. Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature, rainfall patterns and other climatic factors, which are exacerbated by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and clearing forests.
These activities are the main reason for the rapid changes in recent decades. The public must take some important precautions such as avoiding exposure to extreme heat, refraining from outdoor activities and strenuous exercise during the hottest hours of the day, and ensuring shelter in the shade. In the sun, the perceived temperature can rise by 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is crucial to stay in a cool place for two to three hours during the day to avoid the risks associated with heat. Dr. Al-Baho revealed that certain symptoms require people affected by extreme heat to be sent to the hospital immediately, such as confusion, slow response, seizures, loss of consciousness, inability to wake up, a sharp rise in body temperature of more than 40 degrees Celsius for more than two hours, fainting, not urinating for more than eight hours or dark urine, rapid heartbeat and heavy breathing.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department predicts that it will be very hot across Kuwait this weekend, and strong winds on Thursday and Friday may bring dust to some areas. Abdulaziz Al-Qarawi, director of the Meteorological Department, told the Kuwait News Agency that Kuwait is currently under the influence of an extension of the Indian seasonal depression, bringing very hot and relatively humid weather, especially in coastal areas. The wind direction is expected to be northwest to southeast, with light to moderate wind speeds, but it will become active at times on Thursday and Friday, and may raise dust.
The weather is expected to be very hot during the day with northwest winds at 15 to 45 km/h, resulting in dusty weather in some areas. The maximum temperature is expected to be between 47 and 49 degrees Celsius, with light to moderate sea conditions and occasional wave heights of 2 to 6 feet. The weather will remain warm to very warm at night with northwest winds at 12 to 38 km/h. The minimum temperature is expected to be between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius, and wave activity will remain light to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 5 feet.
Written by Marwa Bharavi
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Institutions
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