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Haryana Prepares for Climate Health Crisis
13 May
Summary
- Dedicated control rooms must be operational by May 18.
- Hospitals will monitor illnesses from heatwaves and floods.
- Mock exercise on flood scenarios scheduled for May 14.
By May 18, 2026, Haryana's government hospitals will feature dedicated control rooms to manage health risks associated with extreme weather. This directive from the Director General of Health Services aims to bolster preparedness for the dual threats of intense heatwaves and the upcoming monsoon season.
The control rooms will operate around the clock, focusing on illnesses like dehydration, heatstroke, diarrhoeal diseases, and vector-borne infections. Civil surgeons are tasked with ensuring continuous monitoring and swift responses to public health emergencies triggered by floods, heatwaves, or droughts.
Daily reporting of any related health incidents or outbreaks to the State Headquarters is now mandatory. Essential infrastructure, including dedicated rooms, communication facilities, and reporting tools, must be in place. Authorities are also ensuring the availability of medicines, emergency teams, and disease surveillance measures.
To test readiness, Haryana will conduct a state-level mock exercise on flood disaster scenarios on May 14. This exercise will involve 13 flood-prone districts, with preparatory tabletop exercises scheduled concurrently.
