Now every summer, we talk about heat waves. And yet, it’s different every year. This year heat waves arrived earlier than usual in March and lasted longer than usual, going on for six weeks. And there are more to follow. In parts of Central and Northwest India, temperatures have already crossed 40-45 celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that this summer will be hotter than usual. So how can we protect our health personally? And what can governments at different levels do to minimise deaths of vulnerable people? 
In this episode of The Suno India Show, host Suryatapa Mukherjee speaks to Dr Dileep Mavalankar, director of the Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar. 

References:

Heat Wave | NDMA, GoI 
National Guidelines for Preparation of Action Plan - Prevention and Management of Heat Wave
Over 7 lakh yearly deaths in India linked to abnormal temperatures: Lancet study - The Hindu 
India and Pakistan heatwave is 'testing the limits of human survivability' | CNN 
What is heat wave and does India have a strategy to deal with it? Business Standard 

Now every summer, we talk about heat waves. And yet, it&rsquo;s different every year. This year heat waves arrived earlier than usual in March and lasted longer than usual, going on for six weeks. And there are more to follow. In parts of Central and Northwest India, temperatures have already crossed 40-45 celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that this summer will be hotter than usual. So how can we protect our health personally? And what can governments at different levels do to minimise deaths of vulnerable people? In this episode of The Suno India Show, host Suryatapa Mukherjee speaks to Dr Dileep Mavalankar, director of the Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar.&nbsp;
References:
<a href="https://www.ndma.gov.in/Natural-Hazards/Heat-Wave">Heat Wave | NDMA, GoI</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://nidm.gov.in/PDF/pubs/NDMA/27.pdf">National Guidelines for Preparation of Action Plan - Prevention and Management of Heat Wave</a> <a href="https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/over-7-lakh-yearly-deaths-in-india-linked-to-abnormal-temperatures-lancet-study/article35210559.ece">Over 7 lakh yearly deaths in India linked to abnormal temperatures: Lancet study - The Hindu</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/02/asia/india-pakistan-heatwave-climate-intl-hnk/index.html">India and Pakistan heatwave is 'testing the limits of human survivability' | CNN</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/what-is-heat-wave-and-does-india-have-a-strategy-to-deal-with-it-know-here-122042700103_1.html">What is heat wave and does India have a strategy to deal with it? Business Standard&nbsp;</a>

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The Suno India Show&rsquo; is a news show by Suno India combining slow journalism with under-represented and under-reported stories. Covering the diverse range of topics like politics, technology, education and society, the host brings in informative interviews and engaging discussions with experts. The show not only shines a spotlight on stories that matter but keeps the listeners up to date with the latest national news.

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