As per the most recent developments, Uttarakhand Tourism Growth Board (UTDB) to make sure security of pilgrims on Char Dham yatra, has issued a well being advisory for pilgrims’ well being and security.
With the Char Dham shrines in Uttarakhand positioned in excessive altitude areas which are round 2700 m above sea degree, stories have it that pilgrims typically with comorbidities face well being hazards after getting uncovered to extra ultraviolet radiation, extraordinarily chilly situations, low humidity, and breathlessness as a result of lack of oxygen.
The well being advisory has been issued by way of a number of channels, together with the division’s personal social media handles, and urging pilgrims to get their well being examination accomplished earlier than setting off for the Char Dham pilgrimage from their respective locations.
The well being advisory additionally elaborates that these affected by any illness ought to deliver together with them their physician’s cellphone quantity, their physician’s prescription, and satisfactory provides of medicines. Plus, senior residents with severe illnesses and people who are nonetheless affected by post-Covid problems, should keep away from going to Char Dham yatra as of now.
The advisory additionally said that as a part of precautions, folks have to keep away from strenuous train at excessive altitude websites. As per its recommendations, folks ought to drink no less than two litres of fluids each day, adopted by a nutritious weight loss program, and suggests the pilgrims to journey slowly for acclimatisation. In case of acute mountain sicknesses like fatigue, lack of urge for food, weak spot, nausea, vomiting, congestion, elevated coronary heart price, quick respiration and so forth., pilgrims are suggested to contact the closest medical facility.
The advisory additionally added that pilgrims should not eat alcohol, sleeping capsules, caffeinated drinks, and robust painkillers in the course of the journey, and keep away from smoking too. In the meantime, the well being division has strengthened its infrastructure on Char Dham routes.
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