Hyderabad, May 3 -- Telangana revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Friday, May 2, released the action plan for the heatwave that is about to hit the state.

He asked concerned officials to take up preventive measures against the heat wave. "With the rising temperatures and hot winds across the state, the government has the responsibility to protect the public," said the minister.

He cited the India Meteorological Department (IMD) report and said that the heatwave is expected to intensify until June. In view of the heatwave, the Telangana State Disaster Management Authority, in collaboration with the IMD, has developed the Telangana State Heatwave Action Plan (HAP) - 2025. A nodal officer has been appointed for each district. The ...