Tag: heatwave

Gear up health infra preparation for Heat wave: Centre writes to states, UTs

In view of temperatures soaring across the country, the Centre has asked states to review the preparedness of health facilities for the management of heatstroke cases and heat-related illnesses. In a letter to all states and...

Center writes to states on daily surveillance on heat-related illnesses after rise in temperature

Highlighting the rise in temperatures that has already touched unusual high at some places in the country and substantial deviations from expected normal temperatures for this time of the year, the health ministry has said...