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Tips to Stay Safe and Cool in Hot Weather

Do you love playing outside but feel like the sun is just too strong these days? You’re not alone! In cities like Karachi, the summer heat can be very hard to deal with. It’s so hot that just walking outside can make you feel tired, dizzy, or thirsty. But don’t worry — there are smart and fun ways to stay cool and safe!

🌡️ What is a Heat Wave?

A heat wave is when the weather becomes very, very hot for several days in a row. It can be dangerous, especially for children and older people. Too much heat can make you feel dizzy, tired, or even sick. You might get dehydrated (which means your body doesn’t have enough water) or get something called heatstroke, which is very serious and needs a doctor’s help right away.

❗ Signs of Heat Sickness

Here are a few signs that you may be getting too hot:

• Feeling dizzy or weak
• Heavy sweating
• Headache
• Feeling sick to your stomach

If this happens, sit in the shade, drink cool water, and ask an adult for help right away!

🧊 Easy Ways to Stay Cool

Here are some simple tips to help you stay cool:

• Try to stay indoors during the hottest time of the day (12 pm to 4 pm).
• Wear light-colored clothes like white, yellow, or sky blue. They keep you cooler than dark clothes.
• Use sunscreen, and if possible, wear a hat and sunglasses when going outside.
• Stay in a cool room with a fan or good airflow.

💧 Drink Up!

Drinking water is SUPER important! Your body loses a lot of water when you sweat, so always keep a water bottle with you. You can also make fun, healthy drinks like:

• Lemonade 🍋
• Fruit smoothies 🍓🍌
• Fresh juices 🍉🍍

There are even phone apps that remind you to drink water!

🍉 Healthy Snacks for Summer

Try to eat fresh fruits instead of oily or spicy snacks. Fruits like watermelon, apples, and melons keep you full and refreshed. You can even make cool fruit salads with your family!

🧵 Fun Indoor Activities

If it’s too hot to play outside, try these fun things indoors:

• Learn a new skill like painting, baking, or crafting
• Play board games with your family
• Watch fun and educational videos or listen to interesting podcasts
• Join free online classes about your favorite subjects

🌳 Be Kind to Others (and Animals!)

• Plant trees in your street to give shade and keep the air clean.
• Put out bowls of water for birds and stray animals — they get hot too!
• Save electricity by turning off fans and lights when you don’t need them.
• Say no to plastic bottles and try to reuse or recycle when you can.

🌍 Cool Ideas from Around the World

Did you know that in some countries, they use special tricks to beat the heat?

• In Dubai, they use mist sprays in parks to keep people cool.
• In Thailand, fans blow cool air in outdoor markets.
• In Japan, people use cooling towels and tiny fans they carry around!

Maybe we can use some of these cool ideas here too!

☀️ Enjoy Summer — Safely!

Summer can still be lots of fun if you take care of yourself. Stay cool, drink lots of water, eat healthy snacks, and don’t forget to have fun indoors. Share these tips with your friends and family to help everyone enjoy the sunny days ahead!