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Heatwave Havoc: Odisha Roasts as Residents Struggle and Seek Solutions
78% people felt health issues as a major challenge due to heat waves in Odisha
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20 April 2024, Odisha
Details of The Event
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a prolonged spell of heat waves until April 23 in parts of Odisha.
A heat wave health advisory has been released by leading medical professionals of Odisha like Dr. Mamata Panda, Sr. Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist, Care Hospitals, Dr. Arpita Subhadarshini, Medical Officer, UPHC, Bhubaneswar, Dr. Pragyan Kumar Routray, HOD Critical Care, Care Hospitals 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 surveyed 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 245 participated from Odisha, where 69% were males and 31% females. The survey exclusively targeted urban areas, engaging participants from diverse ages and occupational backgrounds.
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