Uttarakhand heatwave: IMD issues alert for several plain districts

IMD Dehradun has predicted a heatwave in Uttarakhand's plain districts, including Dehradun, Haridwar, and Nainital, from May 25-27. The State Emergency Operations Centre has issued an alert, directing districts to ensure precautionary arrangements.

India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dehradun, in its forecast issued on Monday, has predicted the possibility of heat wave-like conditions in the plain districts of Uttarakhand from May 25 to 27. In particular, some areas of Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, Dehradun, Pauri, Nainital, and Champawat districts are likely to experience heatwave-like conditions.

Emergency and Health Preparations

The State Emergency Operations Centre has issued an advisory directing all districts to remain alert and ensure necessary precautionary arrangements. District Emergency Operation Centres and control rooms have been instructed to remain operational round the clock. Authorities have also been asked to coordinate with the Health Department to ensure adequate availability of medicines, ORS, ice, and essential medical equipment in hospitals, along with special arrangements for the treatment of patients affected by heat waves and dehydration.

Arrangements for Public Places and Utilities

In addition, urban local bodies have been directed to ensure the availability of drinking water, water kiosks, and cooling water facilities at public places, markets, bus stands, railway stations, and major intersections. Arrangements for temporary sheds and rest areas in crowded places have also been advised. The Power and Drinking Water Departments have been instructed to maintain an uninterrupted supply and arrange water tankers in areas facing water shortages.

Advisory for Residents and Outdoor Workers

Workers and personnel engaged at outdoor worksites have been advised to limit working hours to morning and evening periods. Secretary, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Vinod Kumar Suman, has appealed to the public to avoid unnecessary outdoor movement during peak afternoon heat and to consume adequate amounts of water and other fluids to stay hydrated. (ANI)

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