BMC issues \”Do’s and Dont’s\” for residents in accordance with guidelines formulated by the National Disaster Management Authority. Residents advised to drink adequate water even if not feeling thirsty, wear light weight, loose cotton clothes, wear sunglasses, footwears and carry umbrellas while stepping out of homes/ offices to deal with heat-related discomfort. In case a person shows heatstroke symptoms, he/she should be kept in a cool place or under a shed and efforts should be made to bring down the body temperature, according to the release. The civic body said currently some parts of Maharashtra, including Greater Mumbai, are experiencing a heatwave as per the India Meteorological Department’s forecast. The situation may continue till March 11, the release said, adding that such situations may occur frequently in the months of March and April. The release suggested to rush the person to the nearest health centre or hospital as \”heatstroke could prove fatal\” if not treated on time. The BMC said citizens should follow the suggested tips and guidelines to avoid heatstroke.