Nagpur Takes Preventive Steps for Heatwave Control: Key Measures Discussed
Nagpur, India: To tackle rising temperatures, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) takes preventive measures every summer to protect citizens. As part of this effort, Additional Commissioner Mrs. Anchal Goyal held a review meeting on February 18 to discuss the Heatwave Prevention and Control Program.
The meeting was held in the Additional Commissioner’s conference room and was attended by Deputy Commissioner Mr. Vijay Deshmukh, Medical Health Officer Dr. Deepak Selokar, Chief Sanitation Officer Dr. Gajendra Mahalle, Executive Engineer (Projects) Mrs. Alpana Patne, Assistant Education Officer Mr. Sanjay Dighore, Nodal Medical Officer (Epidemics) Dr. Govardhan Navkhare, along with other officials.
Each year, NMC implements the Heatwave Prevention and Control Program throughout the city. During the meeting, Dr. Govardhan Navkhare presented the program details to Additional Commissioner Mrs. Anchal Goyal. She directed that drinking water be made available at bus depots, petrol pumps, markets, and other high-traffic areas through water tankers. Additionally, recommended collaborating with market associations to establish dedicated water stations.
Further directives included:
Keeping all city parks open from 12 PM to 4 PM.
Sprinkling water on roads using tankers.
Installing green nets at key intersections.
Ensuring drinking water facilities for laborers at construction sites by coordinating with contractors.
Providing drinking water for street animals and birds at municipal buildings, schools, and gardens.
Setting up shelter homes for street animals with proper ventilation, with assistance from social organizations if needed.
Installing mist cooling systems in various municipal buildings.
The meeting was also attended by officials from various departments, including Pramod Khobragade (Social Development), Sanjay Gujar (Garden), Prakash Yamde and Narendra Bhandarkar (Water Supply), Satish Rahate (Disaster Management – Fire Department), and S.S. Chomate (Slum Department).
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