DW BUREAU / chandigarh The Cold Wave in the year 2020-21 will be having an onset before the usual period and will be also extending for a prolonged period due to several western disturbances. Therefore, to avoid cold wave related adverse impacts, the DO's and Don'ts have been prepared. People have been advised to have adequate winter clothing. Multiple layers of clothing are also useful. Have emergency supplies ready. Stay indoor as much as possible, minimise travel to prevent exposure to cold wind. Keep dry. If wet, change clothes quickly to prevent loss of body heat. Prefer mittens over glovers; mittens provide more warmth and insulation from cold. Listen to the radio, watch TV, read newspapers for weather updates and Drink hot drinks regularly. They have also been advised to take care of elderly people and children, Store adequate water as pipes may freeze, Watch out for symptoms of frostbite like numbness, white or pale appearance on fingers, toes, ear lobes and the tip of the nose and Put the areas affected by frostbite in warm not hot water (the temperature should be comfortable to touch for unaffected parts of the body). People have also been advised not to Don't drink alcohol. It reduces body temperature, Do not massage the frostbitten area. This can cause more damage, Do not ignore shivering. It is an important first sign that the body is losing heat and a signal to quickly return indoors. There are adequate arrangements of Shelters. The UT Administration/MC Office is going to setup Night Shelters at various places in the Union Territory of Chandigarh especially for the poor/homeless peoples in these situations. These venues also include Sector 41, near Night Food Street, Sector 32 near GMCH, Sector 16 near General Hospital , Sector 19 near Shani Mandir and Sector 20 near Luxmi Narayan Mandir among other places. The National Disaster management Authority is also regularly conducting awareness campaigns on cold wave on the social media platform. (editor@dailyworld.in)