The heat wave season coincides with general election dates in many states, thus Prime Minister Narendra Modi called a conference to assess how prepared we are to deal with the extreme heat in the coming days, an official said. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Modi was briefed during the discussion on the temperature prediction for the months of April through June, including the forecasts for the approaching hot weather season.
The probability of above-normal maximum temperatures in the majority of the nation was also informed to PM Modi. According to the PMO announcement, the health sector’s readiness was assessed with regard to drinking water, ice packs, ORS, vital medications, and intravenous fluids. The timely distribution of crucial awareness materials—particularly in regional languages—through all media, including radio, television, and social media, was emphasized throughout the discussion.
“Since a hotter than normal summer is expected in 2024, which coincides with the general elections, it was felt that the advisories issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) should be translated into regional languages and disseminated widely,” the PMO statement read.
PM Modi emphasised the “Whole of Government” approach in his speech at the gathering. He emphasized that several ministries and all branches of the federal, state, and local governments needed to collaborate on this. In the statement, PM Modi also emphasized raising awareness and ensuring hospitals were appropriately prepared. He also emphasized the significance of promptly detecting and extinguishing forest fires. Attendees at the meeting included the Home Secretary, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, representatives from the India Meteorological Department, and the NDMA.
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