Chennai locals seen playing in the browse at Marina Beach in an effort to beat the heat|Image Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)will set up signposts to direct clients to healthcare facilities in all areas of the city to help with treatment for heatstroke and other heat-related disease this summertime, stated Corporation Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan.
Talking to mediapersons after an examination of healthcare facilities on Monday, April 29, 2024, Mr. Radhakrishnan stated that in view of the relentless heat, individuals with co-morbid conditions have actually been asked for to get medical help at the 140 city main health centres, health and health centres and other health centers of the Chennai Corporation in case of heatstrokes or other heat associated diseases.
“We have actually supplied oral rehydration option at 188 areas in the city. Clients with co-morbid conditions need to take care. We have actually recommended citizens and visitors to prevent direct exposure to the sun from midday to 3 p.m. Avoid black-coloured clothing. Cover your head or use a turban if you wish to head out when it is extremely hot. Kids ought to be avoided from playing in the sun,” stated Mr. Radhakrishnan.
On security procedures in location at counting centres for the Lok Sabha elections, he stated all plans have actually been made to make sure the security of the centres in Chennai. “No concern has actually been reported up until now,” he stated, after checking the counting centres.
As the order of the Chennai Commissioner of Police stating a ‘no fly zone’ in the city ends on April 29, a fresh order, with regard to the flying of drones and other unmanned aerial automobiles (UAVs) is anticipated to be released quickly. One circumstances of a drone electronic camera flying near a counting was reported in Kancheepuram recently, and authorities have actually been directed to remain on high alert.