3 Jun 2024 • Here comes the advisory to the Indian states from the National Centre for Disease Control after above-normal seasonal maximum temperatures and growing death tolls especially in the north and central India were observed.

• It has directed state officials to report heatstroke cases and deaths daily.
• The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) should issue early warnings of heat waves daily after 4 P.M., along with a forecast for the next four days.
• Ensure sufficient availability of general cooling appliances in waiting and patient treatment area and their functioning.
• ORS, medicines, IV fluids, and ice packs should be distributed to the public.
• Shades should be installed outside of healthcare facilities.
• Uninterrupted energy supply to hospitals for continuous operation of cooling equipment.
• Green roofs, window shading, and rainwater harvesting are examples of indoor heat reduction measures that should be adopted.
• Outdoor event planning needs to be revisited.
• Cases with suspected heat stroke should be rapidly assessed and actively cooled using standard treatment protocols.

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