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Heat wave advisory issued for citizens as temperature rises in parts of state
Updated On: 28 March, 2024 11:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As temperature is being witnessed to constantly rise in Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra since the beginning of March. The civic body on Thursday issued an advisory on the heat waves
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As temperature is being witnessed to constantly rise in parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai since the beginning of March, concerns about the impact of heat waves on public health have grown. Heat waves, termed silent disasters, have a negative impact on inhabitants` well-being, especially during the pre-monsoon and summer seasons. With the mercury rising, authorities are preparing to address the potential health risks associated with extended exposure to high temperatures, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a statement.
The Commissioner of Health Services, Maharashtra and Campaign Director of Rashtriya Arogya Abhiyan, Maharashtra During a recent review meeting on March 15, 2024, the officials underlined the need of taking preventive measures. The officials stated the importance of proactive planning as they addressed measures to limit the consequences of heat-related ailments in hospitals and communities, the statement said.
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