Amid reports of heat wave in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a high-level meeting on Monday by directing the officials to make all arrangements at every level to save lives and people should be made aware of symptoms of sunstroke and its prevention.
After reports of large number of deaths due to heat stroke in Ballia, now similar deaths in the past 2 days were pouring in from Deoria and other districts, the CM has asked the officials of health, power and other concerned departments to pull up their socks to meet the challenges.
Though there is no officials statement on heat stroke deaths but reports says that 126 deaths happened in Ballia in the past one week and 53 in Deoria just in the last two days.
CM Yogi Adityanath during his review meeting said the effect of heatwave is being seen in various districts of the state for the last few days. In such a situation, concrete arrangements should be made at every level for the protection of common life, livestock and wildlife, he said.
"Common people should be made aware of symptoms of sunstroke and its prevention. Provide immediate medical facilities to everyone in case of illness. People affected by heat waves should be treated immediately in hospitals/medical colleges," CM directed.
Denne historien er fra June 20, 2023-utgaven av The Statesman.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra June 20, 2023-utgaven av The Statesman.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
'Respect, trust and care are non-negotiable in a marriage'
People today are at a phase where relationships fail in front of the modern-day challenges. However, in contrast, there are Anup Kumar Roy Choudhury and Lata Roy Choudhury, who set an inspiring example of how relationships are kept alive. Married on 12 July 1976, the couple has spent 48 years together overcoming numerous problems and unexpected trials.
Shadows, light and symphonies: Kim Barbier illuminates Kolkata with Western classical elegance
As the crisp evening air gave a slight shiver, the daylight dwindled with flocks of birds flying back home, and the smell of fall engulfed the city.
Spring in Sandalwood forest
reeparna thinks about Kolkata while seated in her chamber at the Bhagabatpur rural health centre. She believes her best days are being spent in this health centre.
Dev Deepawali: Binding India's spirituality & divinity
Being presented as the \"Festival of Lights for the Gods\", Dev Deepawali is one of the most special events that Varanasi celebrates. It usually takes place fifteen days after Diwali on the full moon day.
A closer look at Justice Sanjiv Khanna's landmark rulings as he takes oath as 51st CJI
Justice Sanjiv Khanna assumed office as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, following Justice DY Chandrachud's tenure.
Have we 'woken' up?
Pundits, politicians, and public commentators intensely debate the election results, I caution against hyperbole and overinterpretation of what was, in reality, a close race, though the margin of victory looks wider than it actually is, due to the special quirk of the electoral college system.
BGT: Team India jolted by Gill's thumb injury ahead of opening Test in Perth
Star opener Shubman Gill picks up injury during practice, creates headache for coach Gautam Gambhir
Paine worried over Gambhir's temperament
Former Australia skipper Tim Paine hit out at Gautam Gambhir for his coaching style ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, and went on to state that he could not be a great fit into the Indian team as head coach.
Samson becomes first batter with 2 T20I tons in single calendar year
Sanju Samson delivered a breathtaking performance of batsmanship at the Wanderers Stadium here on Friday, smashing his third T20I century in the fourth match of the series against South Africa.
Paul Pogba and Juventus agree to terminate contract
Paul Pogba and Juventus have mutually agreed to part ways as the French midfielder faces an 18-month ban from football.
