As the frequency of heat waves have increased in the recent years and extreme heat poses an unprecedented challenge to health and productivity of vulnerable populations, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued the seasonal outlook on temperature and rainfall for Hot weather Season during March to May 2023.
The seasonal outlook indicates above normal maximum temperatures most likely over most parts of North East India, East and Central India and some parts of Northwest India.
In view of the same, Sh. Dharam Pal, Adviser to the Administrator has directed that all the departments shall prepare an action plan for heat waves as per NDMA guidelines of the year 2019. The follow up meeting will be held with all the Secretaries to discuss the appropriate mitigation, preparedness and response measures. The Adviser also stressed that Chandigarh should be well prepared to mitigate the ill effects of the ensuing Heat Wave.
