"Ensure heatstroke care, stay alert": UP CM Yogi Adityanath issues strict directives as heatwave soars
Lucknow, May 28
In view of the prevailing heatwave conditions, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday ordered proactive relief and rescue measures in the state.
The Chief Minister directed district magistrates (DMs), the health and electricity departments, and relief agencies to remain on high alert.
Reviewing the situation, the Chief Minister also instructed senior officials to closely monitor the functioning of hospitals, drinking water distribution, and power supply systems. He further emphasised that government hospitals must ensure adequate medical arrangements and dedicated facilities for patients suffering from heatstroke.
The Chief Minister also appealed to the public to stay vigilant against the intense loo (hot summer winds). He advised citizens to take special care of children and the elderly, and recommended wearing loose cotton or khadi clothing to beat the heat.
Crucially, the CM warned against any form of negligence that could trigger accidental fires during this dry spell.
Furthermore, he directed officials to pay special attention to outdoor labourers and workers, ensuring they are protected against fatigue, dehydration, and heat-induced illnesses.
Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to take precautions against the rising temperatures across the country, advising people to stay hydrated, carry water while stepping outdoors and extend help to those in need as several states continue to reel under intense summer heat.
In a post shared on X, PM Modi said temperatures are steadily rising in different parts of the country, adding to the difficulties of daily life due to the extreme weather conditions.
"Temperatures are continuously rising in different parts of the country, and along with this, the many difficulties caused by the heat in daily life are also increasing. I urge all my fellow citizens to take as many precautions as possible," he wrote.
"Please keep yourselves hydrated and carry water with you when stepping out of your homes. In such weather, your sensitivity also becomes a great source of support. If possible, do offer a glass of water to anyone who is thirsty," the Prime Minister added.
He also appreciated people who kept drinking water outside their homes and shops for passersby.
"I also appreciate those people who keep water in pitchers outside their homes and shops so that anyone can drink from them," he further wrote.
Meanwhile, large parts of central and northwest India are likely to remain under heatwave to severe heatwave conditions for the next three to four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, with Delhi recording maximum temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius and minimum 26 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Thank God someone is finally talking about outdoor labourers! My father works construction and he has to drink water from public taps that are often dry. If the government arranges shaded rest stops with cold water near work sites, that would actually save lives. Common sense hi chahiye, bhai!
Appreciate the speed of response, but I worry about the electricity sector. Already seeing 6-hour power cuts in my area (Lucknow) because of peak demand. If hospitals don't have backup generators running, all these hospital directives are useless. We need simultaneous investment in grid capacity.
CM sahab's advice to wear cotton and khadi is practical. But what about people who can't afford air coolers or fans? In slums, families sleep on rooftops and kids suffer from heat rash. I hope local authorities set up public cooling centres in community halls. Still, good to see government talking about heatstroke seriously!
PM Modi's appeal to keep water outside homes is something our elders always did. In my village, we still keep matkas (earthen pots) filled. Now with climate change, even North India feels like a furnace. Let's revive those traditions—every house should have a water pitcher for thirsty passersby. Simple but effective!
Right steps but the timing could have been better. These measures should have been activated a week ago when temperatures first hit 42°C+. Still, better late than never. Let's hope the health department actually stocks up on IV fluids and ORS packets in primary health centres. Citizens, please take care of your
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