Early heatwave prompts Centre to ramp up preparedness
Mint·2h ago·Alert
What Happened
India's Centre directs states to enhance heatwave preparedness as temperatures run 4-8°C above seasonal averages across northwestern, central, and eastern regions. The IMD warns of heatwave conditions in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and peninsular India. Health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava mandates stocking ORS, intravenous fluids, ice packs, and operationalizing Heat Stroke Management Units at health facilities.
Key Entities
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Union Health Secretary Punya Salila SrivastavaBiharJharkhandUttar PradeshRajasthanMadhya PradeshPunjabHaryanaHeat Stroke Management Units