Delhi and Kerala Launch Heatwave Action Plans

As temperatures climb across India, governments in Delhi and Kerala have launched comprehensive heatwave action plans to safeguard public health and mitigate the impacts of extreme weather. In Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed preparations on Friday, while in Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan convened a high-level meeting on Saturday to issue directives aimed at preventing heat-related illnesses and ensuring essential services.

In Delhi, Gupta directed departments to implement the Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 through the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, coordinating with over 17 knowledge partners including non-governmental organizations. Key measures include equipping more than 339 health centers with oral rehydration solution packets and ice packs, and establishing dedicated cool rooms in over 30 hospitals for heatstroke treatment. Officials reported that 174 medical officers and Accredited Social Health Activists have received training on managing heat-related conditions, with 330 ambulances placed on standby. Gupta emphasized visible safeguards on the ground, such as adequate hospital bed capacity, heatwave treatment facilities in ambulances, and immediate...