Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed preparations for the upcoming heatwave season and emphasized on raising awareness along with proper preparation in hospitals. He also stressed the need to quickly detect and extinguish forest fires.
The Prime Minister was briefed on the temperature forecast for the upcoming hot season (April to June), and said that maximum temperatures are likely to be higher than normal in most parts of the country, especially central India and western peninsular India. Thing.
Preparedness in the health sector was reviewed in terms of essential medicines, intravenous fluids, ice packs, ORS, and drinking water.
Emphasis was placed on timely distribution of important IEC/awareness materials through all platforms such as television, radio and social media, especially in regional languages. As the summer of 2024, which coincides with the general elections, is expected to be hotter than usual, it was deemed necessary to translate the recommendations issued by the MoHFW and NDMA into regional languages and disseminate them widely.
The Prime Minister said there is a need for synergy between all arms and various ministries of government at the central, state and local levels. He also emphasized on his awareness along with proper preparation at the hospital. He also stressed the need to quickly detect and extinguish forest fires.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Home Minister, officials from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the National Disaster Management Authority.