Keeping in view the soaring temperatures in the capital, Delhi University (DU) Wednesday advised aspiring students to take all necessary precautions against the heat while buying admission forms that will be available from Friday onwards.
S.K. Vij, dean of the Student's Welfare Department, said: 'In view of the extraordinary heat being experienced by Delhi, the University of Delhi is making all possible efforts to make the admission seekers comfortable during the admission process.'
'However, all admission seekers are advised that the forms will be available till June 11, 2010. Therefore they have enough time to buy and submit the forms and should move out of their homes when the weather is not as hot,' he added.
Delhi Wednesday recorded a maximum temperature of 45.2 degrees Celsius, four notches above the average for this time of the year.
Here are a few tips that will help you beat the Delhi heat or at least keep it at bay:
1) Before stepping out of the house, make sure to apply a good coat of sun screen lotion on your face, neck, hands and other exposed parts of the body. Doping so will protect your skin from getting burnt. If you have sensitive skin that tans easily, it is imperative that you protect your skin. As much as possible, wear clothes that cover your arms and protect your skin from harmful rays of the sun.
2) Drink lots of water and other liquids - more and more of it. During summers, the body looses a lot of water in the form of sweat and it is important to increase the intake of fluids to avoid dehydration. Cool juices, shakes and the good old nibu paani (lemonade) are great heat relievers. As much as possible, carry your share of water with you when you step out of the house. Avoid food that is fried and oily. Instead, relish cool water based fruits, light food items that are good for the stomach.
3) Dress Right! - If you do not have the right clothes for this season, go shop for some. Put away all your synthetic and nylon clothing that stick to your body and make matters worse. Instead, wear more of loose fitting cotton and khadi clothing that lets your body breathe and allows perspiration to evaporate.
4) Carry an umbrella and use a good pair of sunglasses / shades when out of your home. If you wear lenses, protecting your eyes from heat and dust becomes extra important.
5) Keep your mind Cool ! - Probably the most important thing that you can do this summer is to keep a cool head at all times. During summers in Delhi, mercury is not the only thing rising. Tempers are shooting up as well and this is leads to multiple problems like road rage etc. The best thing that you can do for yourself and others is to relax, have cool juices and beat the heat!
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