Guwahati, April 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming heat wave season. During the meeting, he was briefed on the expected temperature trends from April to June 2024, with forecasts indicating above-normal temperatures in many parts of the country, particularly in Central and Western India.
The discussion also covered readiness in the health sector, focusing on ensuring the availability of essential medicines, fluids, ice packs, ORS, and drinking water.
There was an emphasis on spreading awareness, especially in regional languages, through various platforms like television, radio, and social media. Given the expected hotter-than-normal summer, which coincides with the General Elections, it was proposed to translate health advisories issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) into regional languages for wider dissemination.
Prime Minister Modi stressed the importance of a unified government approach, calling for collaboration among different government branches at the Central, State, and District levels, as well as various ministries. He highlighted the significance of creating awareness and ensuring hospital preparedness. Additionally, he underlined the need for swift detection and management of forest fires.
The meeting was attended by key officials including the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Home Secretary, and representatives from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the National Disaster Management Authority.
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