Heatwave preparedness stepped up in Vizag
Visakhapatnam officials are implementing a 'Summer Action Plan' to address the ongoing heatwave. The Collector has emphasized public awareness and the provision of adequate drinking water and shade for laborers. Measures are being taken to ensure the health and safety of vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and senior citizens.
- ▪The Collector directed officials to coordinate efforts to implement the 'Summer Action Plan'.
- ▪Public awareness campaigns on heat-related illnesses are being launched.
- ▪Adequate drinking water and shade for laborers are mandatory at workplaces.
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Visakhapatnam Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore on Thursday directed officials of various departments to work in coordination to effectively implement the ‘Summer Action Plan’ to protect people from the prevailing heatwave conditions in the district.Addressing a teleconference with officials, the Collector urged people to avoid venturing outdoors during peak afternoon hours unless absolutely necessary. He instructed officials to undertake extensive public awareness campaigns on the precautionary measures to be taken to prevent heat-related illnesses.Mr. Kishore also directed officials of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) and Mandal Parishad Development Officers to ensure adequate drinking water supply at ‘chalivendrams’ set up across the district.
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