With temperatures set to soar next month, Indian authorities need more resources and better preparation to deal with searing heat particularly for the most vulnerable communities around the country, a New Delhi-based think tank said.
Analyzing 37 regional and federal heat action plans, the Centre for Policy Research found this week that the plans are not updated regularly, don’t have separate budgets in most cases, have no legal support to implement them and the most vulnerable populations in any given region are not identified in the plans.
Heat plans started springing up around the nation after blistering heat waves surpassing 48 degrees Celsius in 2010 killed over 800 people in the northwestern city of Ahmedabad. City authorities and other organizations swiftly pulled together South Asia’s first-ever response plan to protect communities through initiatives like awareness programs, specialized training for health care professionals and installing roofs made of cooling materials like coconut husks and paper waste.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Funding, New Era, New Stages for the Millennium Youth Entertainment ComplexThe Eastside's Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex enters a new era as one of the first sites to benefit from Austin’s Cultural Trust.
Read more »
1 firefighter hurt battling West New York, New Jersey house fireThe fire broke out around 4 a.m. Monday on 58th Street between Broadway and Park Avenue.
Read more »
New York City Council to meet on new police legislation, rally expected in wake of shootingNew York City Council members will meet to discuss new police legislation at City Hall, aimed at increasing transparency.
Read more »
Commissioners Court’s new Latino majority already delivering in a new era of representationHarris County Commissioners Court’s Latino majority already delivering in a new era of representation
Read more »
New York City Council meets on new police legislation amid investigation into weekend shootingNew York City Council members are discussing new police legislation at City Hall, aimed at increasing transparency.
Read more »
New storm giving new anxiety to snake-bit restaurant owner in Santa Cruz MountainsPeople living in the Santa Cruz Mountains are bracing for the potential impacts of yet another storm taking aim at the region late Monday into Tuesday.
Read more »