Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens to take precautions amid rising temperatures and worsening heatwave conditions across several parts of the country.In a series of posts on social media, PM Modi appealed to people to stay hydrated, carry water while stepping out and extend support to those affected by the scorching heat.“Temperatures are continuously rising in different parts of the country, and along with this, the many difficulties caused by the heat in daily life are also increasing. I urge all my fellow citizens to take as many precautions as possible,” he wrote.The Prime Minister’s remarks come as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that large parts of Central and Northwest India are likely to continue experiencing heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over the next few days.PM warns against ignoring heat-related symptomsPM Modi also urged citizens not to ignore symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and fatigue, warning that extreme heat could lead to heatstroke if left untreated.“If someone around you suddenly feels faint, experiences weakness, or appears unwell, immediately take them to a cool and shaded place. Give them water, ORS, or other fluids to provide relief to the body. Children, the elderly, and people working in the sun are the most affected during this scorching heat. If not addressed in time, this condition can turn into a serious problem like heatstroke. In such times, your vigilance and care can save a life.“He also appealed to people to check on elderly family members, keep them hydrated and avoid afternoon heat.“Whenever possible, make it a point to call your parents, grandparents, maternal grandparents, and other loved ones to inquire about their well-being.”The Prime Minister further encouraged citizens to keep water for birds and animals outside homes and shops, saying, “In these difficult days, let us look after one another with complete sensitivity and compassion.”IMD issues severe heatwave warning for Delhi-NCRThe IMD has issued a two-day severe heatwave warning for the Delhi-NCR region, with the maximum temperature likely to touch 45 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.However, some relief is expected later this week as thunderstorms and rainfall may occur in parts of Delhi-NCR from May 29 onwards.Severe heatwave conditions persist across several statesSevere heatwave conditions prevailed in many pockets of Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh, while isolated areas of East Uttar Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh also witnessed extreme heat.Heatwave conditions were additionally reported in parts of Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Odisha, Telangana and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
