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Centre issues heatwave advisory as work hours may shift for outdoor and factory workers
Economy
Published on 27 April 2026
Dedicated heat stroke units will be set up soon
India’s Union labour and health ministries have issued urgent heatwave advisories, directing states and union territories to protect outdoor and factory workers with rest, cooling and tighter preventive measures. The plan includes better early warnings to communities and dedicated heat stroke units in health facilities to prevent and manage cases as temperatures rise.
- Rest and cooling measures are mandated for outdoor and factory workers
- States must strengthen early heatwave warnings to communities
- Dedicated heat stroke units will be set up in health facilities
- Prevention and management steps are directed across regions
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