Amid intense heat conditions, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy appeals to people to remain vigilant, take precautionary measures
Hyderabad, May 20
Following the IMD warning of severe heatwave conditions, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy appealed to people to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures.
According to the release, in view of prevailing severe heat wave conditions in the North Telangana districts, the CM directed officials concerned to take all necessary precautionary measures. The authorities were ordered to ensure the availability of adequate ORS packets, supply of drinking water and uninterrupted power to the dwellers.
Further, the CM directed the Medical and Health department to provide better medical treatment to the patients suffering from sunstroke and admitted to the hospitals. Local authorities were instructed to set up Chali Vendralu (free drinking water centres) in urban areas.
Appealing to people not to venture out of thier houses and also avoid travelling during the afternoon, CM Revanth Reddy ordered State Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao to continuously monitor the situation in the respective districts and to issue necessary guidelines to the District Collectors for the safety of people during summer, the release stated.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for most districts and a Red Alert for some districts in Telangana, warning of severe heatwave conditions till May 24.
Under the Orange Warning, maximum temperatures are expected to range between 41°C and 44°C, while under the Red Warning, temperatures are likely to rise above 44°C, the IMD said.
IMD has also issued a heatwave warning across several parts of the country, cautioning that maximum temperatures could rise up to 45 degrees Celsius in the coming days, with dry and hot conditions likely to persist for at least a week.
Speaking to ANI on Monday, IMD scientist Akhilesh Shrivastav said, " These conditions are likely to persist over the coming week--that is, for the next 7 days."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good that CM is taking this seriously. But I hope the warning reaches rural areas too - many daily wage workers in Telangana's villages have no choice but to work in the fields. The temperature touched 44°C in some parts of Adilabad yesterday. We need more awareness campaigns in local languages.
Orange alert? Red alert? Feels like every summer gets worse. I remember when 38°C was considered hot in Hyderabad, now 44°C is normal! Government should also focus on long-term solutions like planting more trees in urban areas. But for now, stay hydrated everyone. 🥵
Impressed to see the CM personally monitoring the situation - that's genuine leadership. The coordination between state health department and IMD seems decent. But with temperatures reaching 45°C, I hope hospitals have enough beds for heatstroke patients. A small suggestion: can we have temporary cooling shelters in bus stands and railway stations?
Yeh lo, another summer, same old story. Every year the temperature breaks records, and every year we get the same advisories. What about long-term planning? More parks, reflective roofs, and better urban planning? But yes, for now, please stay home between 12-4 PM, especially you auto drivers and construction workers. 🙏
As someone who moved to Hyderabad from a cooler climate, I can say these measures are crucial. The heat here is no joke - it's dry and intense. The government's decision to set up free water kiosks and ensure power for fans/ACs is practical. Just hope the ORS packets actually reach the people who need
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