Heatwaves and Climate Change: NCDC Monitors Health Impact

Amidst scorching heatwaves across India, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is closely monitoring the health impact on a national scale. The health ministry has trained district officials to identify and report health complications related to extreme heat. The NCDC has also advised states to establish task forces and implement heat-health action plans, which will be integrated into the State Action Plan for Climate Change and Human Health. The Union Health Minister has emphasized the significance of real-time data collection and timely action to minimize the adverse effects of heatwaves. The India Meteorological Department has conducted an analysis to assess vulnerability zones and forecast heatstroke patterns.

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