New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian called for stricter regulation of construction around water bodies while leading discussions on the impact of heat wave in urban areas, an official said on Thursday. Speaking at an event organised by the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) Core Group on Environment and Climate on the topic ‘Heat Wave and its Mitigation in Urban Areas’, Justice Ramasubramanian emphasised the need for stronger protection of existing n…
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Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) In a major move to tackle the escalating challenges of climate change, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, through video conferencing, inaugurated the ‘Centre of Excellence for Heat Resilience and Sustainable Cooling’ (CoE-HRSC) at IIM Nagpur on Tuesday. The Chief Minister announced that this centre will eventually operate as a permanent wing of the State Institute of Disaster Management (SIDM).Addressing the gathering, CM Fadnavis highlighted that the agric…
Chennai, March 21 (IANS) With temperatures steadily rising across the city and several parts of Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Public Health (DPH) has issued a comprehensive advisory urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.The move comes amid growing concerns that prolonged exposure to extreme heat could lead to a spike in medical emergencies.Health officials have stressed the importance of simple but critical preventive measures, including staying well hydrated, avoi…