These guidelines aim to facilitate the formation of heat wave action plans among disaster risk reduction stakeholders in India, by providing insights into heat-related illness and the necessary mitigative and response actions to be undertaken. The guidelines provide context on heat waves in India and serve as a tool for developing risk management plans, early warning systems, preparedness for health-related problems, and outlining roles and responsibilities in heat wave management.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/guidelines-preparation-action-plan-prevention-and-management-heat-wave-2017
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/national-disaster-management-authority
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/heat-waves
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/disaster-management
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/disaster-preparedness
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/health-effects
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
