India, Nov. 13 -- The Delhi Government is firming up a cold wave action plan for the city, which includes preparing a hot-spot map and standard operating procedure to safeguard vulnerable sections, including the elderly, children, migrant workers, and the homeless.
The draft "Delhi Cold Wave Action Plan" prepared by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has been forwarded to the respective departments for comments, a senior Delhi Government officer said.
According to the India Meteorological Department, a cold wave in the plains is considered when the minimum temperature of a station drops to 10degC or less.
The draft action plan emphasises establishing a standard operating procedure (SOP) for minimising the impact on health of ...