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Cyclone Murasu Alert: 4,628 Beds Ready for Relief
2 Nov
Summary
- Over 4,600 emergency beds and 200 relief camps prepared.
- Thousands of pregnant women are being relocated to hospitals.
- Extensive medical teams and ambulances are on standby.
The Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department has established comprehensive preparedness measures across 13 districts expected to be impacted by Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu. Authorities have readied 4,628 emergency beds and 205 relief camps, alongside 724 medical teams, to address potential exigencies.
Government hospitals in cyclone-prone areas have enhanced their emergency response capabilities. Ambulance services, including private vehicles, are integrated with the Real Time Governance Society portal for swift deployment. A significant focus is on pregnant women, with over 1,100 already moved to hospitals, and arrangements being made for the remainder due between November 1 and 10.
Additional preparations include stocking 15,161 anti-snake venom injections and ensuring power backup at 848 hospitals. Stringent sanitation measures are in place to prevent disease outbreaks, with chlorine tablets available for water purification.
