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
According to a press release by the Ministry of Power, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a favorable monsoon in the fiscal year 2024-25, which is expected to contribute significantly to the improvement in water reservoir levels.
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
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.
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.
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.
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a meeting on Wednesday with various stakeholder agencies to review preparedness to tackle heat related illness due to heat waves and action plan for upcoming summer season.
Most parts of the country are likely to witness above normal maximum temperatures during April to June, with 10-20 days of heat waves expected in different parts, India Meteorological Department said on Monday.