New Delhi, May 31: Several state governments have stepped up preparedness measures to address rising temperatures and potential heatwave conditions. Disaster management authorities, health departments and municipal bodies have been instructed to strengthen emergency response systems and public awareness campaigns.
Officials are focusing on ensuring the availability of drinking water, cooling shelters and medical assistance in vulnerable districts. Educational institutions have also been advised to take precautionary measures to protect students from extreme weather conditions.
Climate experts have emphasized the importance of long-term urban cooling strategies and sustainable infrastructure planning as India continues to face increasingly frequent heat related challenges.