The delhi government has launched the Heat Action Plan 2025 in view of the increasing heat and the threat of heatwave in the capital. This plan has been prepared in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This plan is based on a multi-pronged strategy to protect the capital from heat wave, which includes timely warning system, spreading awareness and infrastructural improvements. Under the plan, yellow, orange and red alerts will be issued by the india Meteorological Department (IMD).
Information will be delivered through social media
Also, immediate information will be delivered to the people through social media and local networks. Apart from this, special steps will be taken for the protection of vulnerable sections under the plan. Cooling centers and water distribution centers will be built for slum dwellers, elderly, children and laborers working outside and special arrangements will be made for pregnant women and people suffering from serious diseases.
Heat stroke wards will be built in hospitals
Under the plan, cool roofs and green roofs will be promoted in low-income settlements and public buildings and water mist systems will be installed at bus stops, traffic signals and crowded areas. Heat stroke wards will be built in government hospitals, and doctors and nursing staff will be trained on emergency treatment and cooling techniques. Apart from this, the delhi government will also run a public awareness campaign and information about heat stroke prevention measures will be given through posters, pamphlets and radio jingles in Hindi, english and other local languages. Along with this, awareness will be raised at the community level with the help of Asha workers, RWA and NGOs.
Special attention on field workers
Under the Heat Action Plan, the delhi government has paid special attention to the safety of workers and field workers. According to the plan, the working hours of construction workers, traffic police and street vendors will be changed so that the extreme heat between 12 noon and 4 pm can be avoided.
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