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Heatwave Havoc: Jharkhand Roasts as Residents Struggle and Seek Solutions
51% people felt health issues as a major challenge due to heat waves in Jharkhand
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20 April 2024, Jharkhand
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The Indian Meteorological Department warns of heat wave conditions in isolated areas of Jharkhand from April 19th to 22nd.
A heat wave health advisory has been released by leading medical professionals of Jharkhand like Dr. O.P Mahansaria,Consultant Pediatrician ,Ranchi PALS Centre, Dr. Suprova Chakraborty, Consultant Pulmonologist, Raj Hospital, Ranchi addressing the escalating concerns surrounding heat waves and its detrimental effects on public health. The health advisory provides preventive measures and practices that should be adopted to tackle the wrath of extreme heat waves. In light of the extreme erratic weather conditions, the medical community emphasized the urgent need for heightened awareness and precautionary measures to safeguard the well-being of individuals.
In this context, as the common public is at the forefront of suffering from and cause of heatwave events, the research team of SwitchON Foundation conducted a survey to gauge public perception of heatwave challenges, impacts on daily life, mitigation strategies, and awareness of timely information in the present heatwave scenario.
The survey was conducted with 815 participants in April 2024 across East Indian states (West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha) to capture perceptions of the ongoing heatwave.Out of which 116 participated from Jharkhand, where 67% were male and 33% female. The survey exclusively targeted urban areas, engaging participants from diverse ages and occupational backgrounds.
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