Odisha issues guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses

Mar 02, 2023

Odisha government on Thursday issued guidelines for districts to prevent heat-related illnesses due to unusually high temperatures.

Union Health Secretary urges states, UTs to boost preparedness amid IMD heatwave forecast

Apr 27, 2026

In view of the forecast, authorities have reiterated that States and Union Territories must ensure preparedness to tackle heat-related illnesses.

"Wear loose clothes, drink water": AIIMS professor cautions against heatwave conditions

May 20, 2024

As temperature soars and heat wave kicks in, Dr Neeraj Nishchal, professor in the Department of Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, advised the public...

Mansukh Mandaviya chairs meeting with States and UTs to assess heat-related illnesses

Jun 21, 2023

Effective disaster response and management is a collaborative work and with coordinated actions between the Centre and states, it can be ensured there are...

"Elderly individuals and children should take special care...": Dr Randeep Guleria warns against heat stroke risks

May 25, 2026

As several parts of India, particularly North India, continue to witness intense heatwave conditions, renowned pulmonologist Dr Randeep Guleria has adviced people to remain...

Union Health Ministry urges states, UTs to implement national plan on heat-related illness amid rising temperatures

May 01, 2022

New Delhi [India], May 1 : The Union Health Ministry issued an advisory to the States and Union Territories urging them to disseminate the...