India, March 20 -- Amid soaring temperatures, the public health department on Wednesday issued orders that mandatory comprehensive electrical and fire safety audits be carried out across all healthcare institutions in Pune district, officials said.

Written orders were issued by district civil surgeon Dr Nagnath Yempalay to all rural hospitals and sub-district hospitals to take proactive measures to prevent potential fire hazards that can arise due to excessive heat, ensuring the safety of patients, staff and medical infrastructure.

Dr Yempalay said that with rising temperatures, healthcare facilities become particularly vulnerable to fire-related incidents, often triggered by overloaded electrical systems, faulty wiring or overheating o...