Dr. Perera says that the heat could several health impacts on the hearts and brains of children.

He urges parents not to expose children to the sun for lengthy periods of time and to encourage children to drink more water to prevent dehydration.

He also urges parents to bathe their children daily and dress them in cotton-like light materials which absorb the heat to prevent heat rashes.

Dry season to end
Meanwhile, the meteorology Department says that the dry season prevailing in Sri Lanka will end in mid April The Department's DG - Lalith Chandrapala blamed the 'El Nino' conditions for the prevailing heat spike.

Save water
Also, the Irrigation department urges public not to waste water when engaging in agriculture activities of the 'Yala' season.