Even as the state is reeling under intense heatwave- which is classified as State specific Dias aster- the government has alerted all the District Magistrates as well as other concerned departments on Tuesday to remain prepared, take up adequate mass awareness campaign and extend necessary help to whom it would be necessary.
A memo sent to them said, “You are aware that Heat Wave, Sun Stroke and Sun Burn have been identified as the State Specific Disasters in Tripura”.
“You are requested to kindly take necessary steps for management of Heat Wave, Sun Stroke, Sun Burn by conducting extensive awareness through different media, update weather conditions, provide drinking water, provision of shades, medical supports and other necessary provisions in your districts”, the memo said.
Besides, the government also asked all the District Magistrates to activate the Emergency Operation Centres, Quick Response Teams and resources, and ensure uninterrupted power supply to all areas and take support from other key agencies as and when required for safety and security of the citizens of the State.
The official paper pointed out that as per the IMD report similar condition might continue for more days.
“There are media reports of impacts of the hot weather that affecting the normal life and running the normal office and business works” it said and added : “There are cautions from the medical fraternity also asking people to avoid exposure to blazing sun and heat which might even in worst case result in sun strokes. Similarly, IMD is updating the weather reports and issuing daily bulletins with safety tips for key stakeholders and general public for handling hot weathers. In view of the excessive heat, the State Government announced the closure of schools from 17 to 23 April 2023”.
