Heatwave in India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a gathering to overview preparedness for the following heat wave season. Prime Minister was briefed in regards to the temperature outlook for the interval from April to June, 2024 together with the forecasts for the upcoming scorching climate season (April to June), the chance of above-normal most temperatures over most elements of the nation, particularly with excessive likelihood over Central India and western peninsular India.
Preparedness within the well being sector was reviewed in phrases of important medicines, intravenous fluids, ice packs, ORS and consuming water.
“The timely dissemination of essential IEC / awareness material especially in regional languages through all platforms such as television, radio and social media was stressed upon. Since a hotter-than-normal summer is expected in 2024, which coincides with the General Elections, it was felt that the Advisories issued by MoHFW and NDMA be translated into regional languages and disseminated widely,” PMO stated in an announcement.
PM Modi stresses on ‘complete of govt’ approach
The Prime Minister burdened upon the entire of Government approach. He stated that every one arms of the federal government on the Central, State and District ranges and numerous Ministries have to work on this in synergy. The Prime Minister additionally burdened upon consciousness creation together with sufficient preparation in hospitals. He additionally highlighted the necessity for fast detection and placing out forest fires.
The Principal Secretary to the PM, the Home Secretary, officers from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), and the National Disaster Management Authority participated within the assembly.
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