As eight people were admitted to different hospitals in Odisha due to heat-related illnesses, Director of Public Health Odisha, Dr Niranjan Mishra on Saturday stated that guidelines have been given to all districts, and a training program has been organized for doctors to deal with rising te
Odisha is on high alert as a severe heatwave sweeps across the state, bringing scorching temperatures and challenging conditions for residents. With the mercury soaring to unprecedented levels, authorities are urging citizens to take immediate precautions to safeguard against the adverse eff
Odisha is on high alert as the state is bracing for an intense heatwave, bringing challenging conditions for residents. With the mercury soaring to unprecedented levels, authorities are urging citizens to take immediate precautions to safeguard against the adverse effects of the blistering h
The heat wave is considered if the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40 degree Celcius or more for Plains and at least 30 degree Celcius or more for Hilly regions.
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has said that the heatwave predictions in the coming months won't impact wheat prices, but the impact on vegetable prices needs to be watched out.
In line with the preparations for the prevention and management of heat-related diseases in the state during summer, the Uttar Pradesh Health Department has issued guidelines to all District Magistrates and Chief Medical Officers in this regard.
The India Meteorological department on Wednesday reported that numerous areas in central India and certain regions in the south are experiencing maximum temperatures ranging from 40 to 42°C.
The park management has installed air coolers, khus curtains, green sheds and water ponds for the wild animals kept in enclosures while some artificial structures have been prepared at some points in the wild where animals take rest in its shade.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review public health preparedness for management of heat related illness and advised States to health facility preparedness in terms of essential medicines, intravenous fluids, Ice-packs, ORS, drinking water as well as
As the country battles scorching heat and the arrival of summer, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a possible heatwave in multiple states across South India.
Debunking the myth that the medicine prices will witness a significant hike by up to 12% from April 2024, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare clarified that these reports of price hikes are false and misleading.