With scorching summer months looming, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has rolled out a multi-departmental heatwave action plan to shield citizens from soaring temperatures and related health risks. The move comes as the India Meteorological Department predicts above-normal temperatures continuing until mid-May, following the state’s worst heatwave spell in over a decade between March and June 2024.
The comprehensive strategy, developed in coordination with the health, urban development, labor, and animal husbandry departments, focuses on both preventive and responsive measures. These include Health checkup camps across the state, Water sprinkling on city roads to reduce surface temperatures, Setting up shaded rest zones in public areas, Awareness campaigns on heatstroke prevention, Special care provisions for animals and outdoor laborers.
Chief Minister Adityanath has instructed district officials to ensure strict implementation and real-time monitoring of the plan. He also emphasized the importance of community awareness, urging the public to stay informed and take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
As UP braces for another intense summer, the newly unveiled plan signals a proactive shift toward heatwave resilience, aiming to protect vulnerable populations and minimize health emergencies statewide.