Health tips and general recommendations for dealing with difficult weather situations

Arab Weather - Some weather fluctuations that pose a threat to health and public safety may be associated with difficult weather conditions, such as dust storms, low temperatures, thunderstorms, and heavy rains that raise the water level and lead to the flow of torrents, and the following are some guidelines and recommendations General to deal with difficult weather conditions.

Some health guidelines that are recommended to be followed in conjunction with unstable weather conditions and fluctuations in temperature:

1- Eating foods that strengthen the body's immunity, rich in vitamin C, especially for children, the elderly and pregnant women at risk of disease.

2- Drinking more water throughout the day, to avoid dehydration.

3- Drink warm drinks, as they help stimulate blood circulation and increase the feeling of warmth.

4- Exercising regularly, for its role in stimulating blood circulation and strengthening the body's immunity.

5- Warming the joints of the body well, because the cold weather increases the feeling of bone and joint pain.

6- Staying away from dusty atmospheres and places of raised dust, especially for those with allergies and chest diseases, and to avoid leaving the house in times of dust storms, while covering the nose and wearing heavy clothes when forced to go out.

7- Avoid things that irritate the airways, such as pet hair, cigarette fumes, car fumes, and strong odors.

8- Avoid direct exposure to cold air currents, and sudden transition from warm to cold climates and vice versa.

9- Maintaining breathing through the nose because it is considered a natural air filter, and it helps to warm the air before it enters the chest.

10- Avoid getting wet from rainwater, because this reduces body temperature and exposes it to diseases.

General advice for citizens and drivers:

1 - Be aware of the risk of floods forming in some areas, by staying away from the streams of torrents, and being careful while driving by passing through ponds and places where rainwater collects.

2- Driving cautiously in places where fog is formed, in order to reduce the visibility, and to avoid using high beams in the car.

3- Take preventive measures to avoid exposure to the dangers of lightning strikes.