MoH Issues Summer Heat Guidelines As Temperatures Soar Above 48°C

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MoH Issues Summer Heat Guidelines As Temperatures Soar Above 48°C

Muscat -The Ministry of Health (MoH) issued summer health guidelines on Tuesday, urging residents to take precautionary measures against heat-related illnesses following a sharp rise in temperatures across the sultanate. The advisory comes after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reported exceptionally high temperatures on Monday, with Barka recording the highest temperature in the country at 48.2°C. Several other areas also experienced intense heat, including Muscat, Rustaq and Amerat, where temperatures ranged between 46.1°C and 47.8°C. In its awareness campaign, the ministry highlighted the risks of heatstroke, a serious medical condition caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures or extended periods in direct sunlight. It stressed that awareness and prevention remain the first lines of defence during the summer months, when heat-related illnesses become more common. According to the MoH, symptoms of heatstroke include a body temperature exceeding 40°C, a rapid but weak pulse, nausea, dizziness, fainting, difficulty concentrating, confusion, seizures and dry, reddened skin. If left untreated, the condition can lead to severe complications, including damage to vital organs, heat-induced stroke, loss of consciousness and even death. The ministry advised the public to seek immediate medical attention if a person is suspected of suffering from heatstroke. Until professional help arrives, […]

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