NT Health warns of extreme heat across the Territory | NT Independent

NT Health warns of extreme heat across the Territory

by | Dec 6, 2022 | News | 0 comments

The Northern Territory will be hotter than normal, with severe and extreme heat alerts being issued across the Territory by NT Health as a precaution for the next several days.

The department said Territorians will continue to experience severe heat in nearly every region for the rest of the week at lease.

“These conditions will continue with extreme heat forecast in the Arnhem, Carpentaria, and Gregory districts from Wednesday 7 December expanding to also include the Barkly, Daly and Tanami districts from Thursday 8 December 2022,” NT Health said in a statement.

The Territory is currently under a level two “watch and act” alert, which could rise to a level three “emergency warning” later this week.

NT Health is also encouraging both residents and tourists to take necessary steps to avoid heat stress (heat stroke) and dehydration.

The Bureau of Meteorology also issued a heatwave warning for the NT on Tuesday afternoon.

“Daytime temperatures in the low to mid-40s over inland NT and in the mid to high thirties across the north nearer to the coast, while overnight temperatures will be in the mid to high 20s,” the statement said.

“Severe to Extreme heatwave conditions are expected to increase in area and intensity over the coming week.”

To prevent heat-related illness, the government said that people should stay cool in air-conditioning where possible or seek out shady areas with a breeze; drink cold or iced water; wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose clothes and a wide-brimmed hat; lessen strenuous activities; apply cold water or cold substances to the body; and make use of fans and damp towels if air-conditioning is not available.

The government also advised the public to watch out for heat stress symptoms which include tiredness and lethargy, headaches, dizzy spells or fainting, confusion leading to poor decision-making, muscle cramps, feeling thirsty, and urinating less often.

People who feel they may be suffering from heat stress should take immediate action to bring their temperature down and should seek medical advice if the symptoms persist.

Persons afflicted with heat stress should call 000 immediately.

To learn more information on heat stress, visit https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/health-conditions-treatments/heat-stress or go to the department’s heatwave knowledge centre Heatwave Service for Australia.

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