MCD Implements Cooling Measures Amid Rising Temperatures in New Delhi
As Delhi turns up the heat, MCD orders citywide cooling measures
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has issued an advisory to combat heatwave conditions by ensuring access to cool drinking water and cooling facilities across the city. The measures include providing shaded areas and distributing oral rehydration salts (ORS) kits, particularly for sanitation workers and gardeners, as part of the Heat Wave Action Plan-2026.
- 01MCD has directed departments to implement cooling measures to combat heatwave conditions.
- 02Facilities for cool drinking water and air conditioning will be provided in public areas and workplaces.
- 03ORS kits will be distributed to sanitation workers and gardeners to prevent heat-related health issues.
- 04Public spaces will have enhanced drinking-water facilities, including for animals.
- 05Sanitation staff working hours will be adjusted to align with labor guidelines.
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In response to increasing temperatures, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has issued an advisory aimed at mitigating the effects of heatwaves. The advisory, part of the Heat Wave Action Plan-2026 developed by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), emphasizes the need for cool drinking water and cooling facilities in various public and work environments. The MCD has instructed all zones and departments to ensure the availability of air-conditioners, air coolers, and fans in offices, schools, and community halls. Additionally, arrangements for shaded areas and the distribution of oral rehydration salts (ORS) kits will be prioritized for sanitation workers and gardeners. Special attention will be given to public spaces, with drinking-water facilities set up in parks and provisions for animals at designated feeding points. The advisory also includes adjustments to the working hours of sanitation staff to ensure their safety during peak heat periods, alongside timely garbage clearance to prevent health hazards. All departments are required to appoint nodal officers to oversee the implementation of these measures and to disseminate heatwave warnings effectively.
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These measures aim to protect the health of residents and workers during extreme heat, reducing the risk of heat-related illnesses.
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