PM Modi urges citizens to take all possible precautions amid soaring mercury
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to take precautions as India experiences soaring temperatures. He emphasized the importance of staying hydrated and looking out for vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly. Modi also called for compassion towards animals during the extreme heat, suggesting that providing water can help them survive.
- ▪Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to stay hydrated amid soaring temperatures.
- ▪He highlighted the vulnerability of children, the elderly, and outdoor workers to heat exhaustion.
- ▪The Indian Meteorological Department reported Banda in Uttar Pradesh reached 47.4°C, categorizing it as a severe heatwave.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) urged citizens to take maximum precautions as the country is witnessing soaring temperatures, and said staying hydrated is key during such harsh weather. ‘Yellow’ alert for heatwave in Delhi; max temperature likely to touch 45° CelsiusIn a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister said that children, the elderly and those working outdoors are especially vulnerable to extreme heat and no one should ignore the warning signs of heat exhaustion as it can quickly turn dangerous and may even lead to heatstroke. 16 die of heatstroke in Telangana, government announces ₹4 lakh ex gratia“Different parts of India are witnessing soaring temperatures and the challenges that come with it.
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