Health Dept issues cold wave advisory for Telangana after temperature drop

The health department on Wednesday has issued an advisory on cold wave/frost following a significant drop in minimum temperatures in Telangana.

Extreme cold could lead to hypothermia, injuries and even death if proper precautionary measures are not taken. If anybody spots a person with symptoms like shivering, exhaustion,



confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness and infants with cold skin, bright red in color and very low in energy, they should get immediate medical attention, the advisory said.

While waiting for medical attention, persons with hypothermia can be transferred to a warm room and their wet clothing, if any, be removed.