Hyderabad: In view of the severe heatwave warning issued by the meteorological department, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged people to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions against the intense heat conditions prevailing across the state on Wednesday.
Intensifying Heatwave in North Telangana
The Chief Minister highlighted that severe heatwave conditions are likely to intensify in the northern Telangana districts. He directed officials concerned to take all precautionary measures to safeguard public health and mitigate the impact of the rising temperatures.
Advisory for Citizens
Revanth advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel during the afternoon hours when temperatures are expected to remain at their peak. He instructed Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao to continuously monitor the situation across all districts and issue necessary guidelines to district collectors for effectively handling the heatwave conditions and ensuring public safety throughout the summer season.
Measures for Public Safety
Authorities have been directed to ensure an adequate supply of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) packets, drinking water, and an uninterrupted power supply to residents. The Chief Minister also instructed the medical and health department, from primary health centres to district hospitals, to remain on high alert and provide immediate treatment to people suffering from heatstroke and other heat-related ailments.
“Local authorities should set up ‘Chali Vendralu’ (free drinking water centres) in urban areas to provide relief to the public during the summer heat,” added Revanth.
These measures aim to protect the population from the adverse effects of the severe heatwave, which has prompted widespread concern across the state. The government is taking proactive steps to ensure that all necessary resources are available to combat the heat and minimise health risks.
