Delhi and several other parts of India on Sunday witnessed temperature crossing the 49 degrees Celsius mark, which suggests that a 50-degree level is around the corner.
Households cite poorly governed and managed power departments, poor supply infrastructure and maintenance along with corruption as top reasons for power outages in their area
The meeting was attended by the principal secretary to the prime minister, advisors to the PM, cabinet secretary, secretaries in the ministries of home, health, Jal Shakti, member NDMA, DGs of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and DG NDRF, reported ANI.
It’s not easy to reel with unforgiving heatwaves, cruel sun rays and huge electricity dues owing to that all-day-long air conditioner consumption all at the same time. Not to mention the constant power cuts.