With the MeT department forecasting heatwave conditions in Odisha in the next few days, the State Disaster Management Authority has warned that the situation may compound the challenges in containing the spread of coronavirus.
The maximum temperatures have gone up sharply in the past two days; and the MeT department has forecast heat wave conditions from Tuesday.
Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) Managing Director PK Jena has written to the district Collectors to put standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place for implementing the heat action plan.
“Aware of your preoccupation in the grave situation, still I request you to immediately hold regular virtual review meetings at district, sub-divisional and block levels to put in place the SOPs for the heat action plan. Otherwise, this natural hazard may unnecessarily compound our challenge in containing COVID-19,” Jena stated in the letter.
