Agartala, Apr 18, 2023, TRIPURA TIMES Desk
Agartala, Apr 18: In view of the intense heat wave sweeping across Tripura, all the District Magistrates have been put on alert on Tuesday.
According to the official memo, the District Magistrates have been asked to stay prepared for management of the state specific disasters- Heat Wave, Sun Stroke and Sun Burn.
Tripura has been reeling under the intense hot weather conditions since last week. As per IMD reports, similar condition is likely to continue for more days.
“There are media reports of impacts of the hot weather that affecting the normal life and running the normal office and business works. There are cautions from the medical fraternity asking people to avoid exposure to blazing sun and heat which might even in worst case result in sun strokes,” the memo read.
The memo addressed to the DMs mentioned, “You are aware that Heat Wave, Sun Stroke and Sun Burn have been identified as the State Specific Disasters in Tripura.”
In such a situation, the District Magistrates have been asked to take necessary steps for management of Heat Wave, Sun Stroke, Sun Burn by conducting extensive awareness through different media.
They have also been asked to activate the Emergency Operation Centres, Quick Response Teams and resources, and ensure uninterrupted power supply to all areas and take support from other key agencies as and when required for safety and security of the citizens of the State.
Meanwhile, the Tripura government already announced closure of schools from April 18 to 23 in view of the health safety of the students in rising temperature.