{"id":89791,"date":"2023-04-18T20:58:41","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T15:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=89791"},"modified":"2023-04-18T20:58:41","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T15:28:41","slug":"drishti-marine-issues-summer-advisory-amid-rising-temperatures-in-goa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=89791","title":{"rendered":"Drishti\u00a0Marine\u00a0issues\u00a0summer\u00a0advisory\u00a0amid\u00a0rising\u00a0temperatures\u00a0in\u00a0Goa\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Goa Khabar:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>An extreme summer is on the cards for India as 36 weather stations in cities across the country recorded temperatures above 42 degrees Celsius on Monday.\u00a0<\/span>The Indian meteorological department\u00a0(IMD)\u00a0has\u00a0predicted heatwaves\u00a0in\u00a0Eastern\u00a0India and\u00a0Northwest\u00a0<\/span>parts of India\u00a0in the coming two days<\/span>. As a result, more people are flocking to the beaches to cool off in the rising heat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Domestic tourists have been heading to Goa with families in tow for their annual summer break.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Temperatures in the state are set to soar this month with the summers reaching\u00a0its\u00a0peak. According to the India Metrological Department (IMD),<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>since March 1, till date, the maximum temperature has been above 36 Degree Celsius for the continuous period. The maximum temperature over Goa is likely to remain 4-6 Degree Celsius above the normal value.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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With tourists and locals heading to the beach to get some respite from the heat and cool off amidst the waves, Drishti Marine, the state-appointed professional\u00a0lifeguard\u00a0agency has issued a summer advisory on simple ways to stay safe while at the beach during the\u00a0hot summer\u00a0month.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Drishti\u2019s\u00a0450\u00a0-strong lifesaving\u00a0force man Goa\u2019s beaches throughout the year. Owing to the present sea conditions, it is advisable to swim between the flags marked in red and yellow as they\u00a0indicate\u00a0moderate surf and currents while strictly avoiding the red flag areas which\u00a0indicate\u00a0the non-swim zones. A beach umbrella is ideal to protect yourself from the sun\u2019s direct heat, keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water.\u00a0It is advisable to carry sunscreen in order to protect yourselves from sunburns and heat-strokes.\u00a0The blue sea is inviting during the sweltering summers. However, the\u00a0seemingly calm\u00a0waves may have rip currents, flash currents and underwater currents that the beach goers need to be cautious about before taking a dip into the sea. The team of lifesavers\u00a0present along the coast\u00a0monitor\u00a0the surroundings and are trained to carry out rescues in the rough sea conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Navin Awasthi, Operations Head at Drishti Marine says, \u201cThe scorching heat also can be the cause of skin rashes, sunburns, and heat strokes. Make sure to stay hydrated through the day and try to avoid being in direct sunlight between 12noon and 3.00pm when the rays are the harshest.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThere are 35\u00a0lifesaver\u00a0towers spread across Goa. In case of\u00a0any\u00a0injury,\u00a0it is best for the beach goers to approach a\u00a0lifesaver\u00a0as each\u00a0lifesaver\u00a0tower is equipped with a first aid kit.\u201d\u00a0also adds Navin\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Each morning, lifesavers\u00a0map the sea currents, changes in wind patterns and underwater activity in order to identify safe swim zones along every beach and mark them with\u00a0the red\u00a0and yellow flags.\u00a0Unsafe zones which are at risk of\u00a0rip\u00a0and underwater currents are marked out by red flags, indicating that it is unsafe to swim.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dos and Don\u2019ts for the Summer<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Always swim in the safe swim zones as marked out by the lifesavers. While on the\u00a0beach\u00a0find the red and yellow flags and always swim between them. Do not venture into the no-swim zones marked with red flags.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    • Whenever possible always swim\u00a0under the sight of the lifesaver towers and lifesavers. There are 22 beaches across South Goa and 17\u00a0beaches across the North Goa stretch that are\u00a0under the watchful eye of the\u00a0lifesavers.\u00a0Additionally, lifesavers\u00a0are posted at Mayem lake and\u00a0Dudhsagar<\/span><\/li>\n
    • It is best to visit the beach when the\u00a0lifesavers\u00a0are on duty between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • It is advisable to carry caps, umbrellas,\u00a0sunscreen\u00a0and a water bottle to save yourselves from dehydration,\u00a0sunburns\u00a0and heat-strokes.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • If a child goes missing, do not panic. Alert a\u00a0lifesaver\u00a0immediately<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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      • If you have an encounter with a rip current while swimming. It is best to stay afloat and alert the lifesaver\u00a0on duty. The lifesavers\u00a0are constantly\u00a0monitoring\u00a0the beach and are trained to\u00a0identify\u00a0incidents.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Never swim alone. If you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Always read and obey the safety signs usually found at the main entrance of the beach.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Do not\u00a0attempt\u00a0to rescue if you see anyone in difficulty if you are not a trained lifesaver. If on a beach\u00a0with lifesavers, contact the nearest lifesaver\u00a0or approach the lifesaving\u00a0tower.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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