Chennai Corporation rolls out measures to deal with heat wave conditions
The Greater Chennai Corporation has initiated heat-wave preparedness measures at 754 locations across the city, including hospitals, Amma Canteens, and homeless shelters. The civic body has trained staff to treat heat stroke cases and has stocked medications and oral rehydration solutions. Residents are being advised to take precautions such as carrying umbrellas, wearing caps, and avoiding outdoor activities during the daytime to prevent heat stroke.
- ▪The Greater Chennai Corporation has begun heat-wave preparedness at 754 locations in the city.
- ▪A total of 1.34 lakh ORS packets are available to GCC centres for treating heat stroke cases.
- ▪Residents, especially children, pregnant women, and senior citizens, are being advised to take extra precautions to prevent heat stroke.
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The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has begun heat-wave preparedness at 754 locations, including 300 hospitals, 397 Amma Canteens, and 57 homeless shelters in the city.The civic body has imparted training for staff to treat heat stroke cases in the 15 zones of the city. “GCC has readied medications and drugs for treatment of heat stroke at hospitals, including UPHC, UCHC and UHWC. A total of 1.34 lakh ORS packets are available to GCC centres. All those who visit the GCC centres will get oral rehydration solutions,” said an official.GCC officials have begun raising awareness among residents about the heat wave, advising people to carry an umbrella during the summer heat, wear a cap, and avoid walking or jogging in parks during the daytime.
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