Heatwave-like conditions grip Kozhikode: high alert issued
Kozhikode has issued a high alert due to heatwave-like conditions caused by rising temperatures and high humidity. Authorities have directed measures to protect vulnerable groups, ensure workplace safety, and prepare health facilities for heat-related cases. Schools, exam centers, and local governments are instructed to implement preventive actions. Special attention is to be given to outdoor workers, students, and police personnel.
- ▪The district administration has mandated drinking water, rest areas, and proper air circulation at all workplaces.
- ▪Online food delivery workers and migrant laborers are identified for special protective measures.
- ▪Schools are advised to avoid vacation classes and special camps during the heatwave period.
- ▪Hospitals must be equipped to handle sunstroke and other heat-related medical emergencies.
- ▪Grama panchayats are required to enforce heat action plans as per state disaster management guidelines.
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The authorities have issued an alert in Kozhikode as soaring mercury levels coupled with high humidity have led to a heatwave-like situation in the district.Drinking water, air circulation, and restroom facilities should be ensured in all working places. Online food delivery providers and migrant labourers should get special attention. Shaded places need to be provided for them to take rest. Special camps and vacation classes for students in schools need to be avoided. Drinking water should be arranged in exam centres. All hospitals need to be equipped to deal with sunstroke and heat wave-related cases. The safety of police personnel employed for field duty should be ensured. Their working hours need to be rearranged with regular breaks.
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