The Minister highlighted that the government is fully prepared to address heat-related challenges and stressed the need for coordinated efforts at the State and district levels to ensure access to drinking water, functioning cooling arrangements, and an uninterrupted power supply.
Published - May 02, 2026 06:49 pm IST - New Delhi
A woman shields herself from the scorching heat with her face covered while walking on a street in Kalaburagi, as temperatures soar.
| Photo Credit: Arun Kulkarni
Union Minister Jitendra Singh reassured the public on Saturday (May 2, 2026) that there is no reason to panic about the heat conditions expected this May.
He emphasised that untoward incidents can be avoided by correctly understanding the weather forecast and following simple daily precautions.
Published - May 02, 2026 06:49 pm IST