Updated On: 20 June, 2023 11:28 AM IST | Anagha Sawant
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday will chair a high-level meeting to review public health preparedness regarding the ongoing heat wave across the country see pics (Photo/PTI)

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According to the sources, the meeting will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, wherein Union Health Minister will chair the meeting to review the situation caused due to heatwave conditions in the country
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Family members with their patient admitted at a hospital due to heatwave conditions, in Ballia

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"The heat wave is continuing in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. An orange alert has been issued in these parts," IMD said
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People have been suffering from the scorching heat across the country. On Monday, two persons amid soaring temperatures in the Gaya district of Bihar died at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, the hospital informed

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Earlier IMD scientist Naresh Kumar had said that Delhi, Punjab and Haryana will witness temperatures up to 40-45 degrees in the upcoming days
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Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a high-level meeting amid reports of a heatwave in UP to review the situation and gave necessary guidelines, said a statement from Chief Minister`s Office. "The effect of a heatwave is being seen in various districts of the state for the last few days. In such a situation, concrete arrangements should be made at every level for the protection of common life, livestock and wildlife," CM Yogi said
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