Government hospitals in Coimbatore have allocated beds exclusively for heat stroke cases to provide immediate medical assistance to patients. District health joint director Rajagopal mentioned the setup of separate wards with reserved beds in various hospitals. No heat stroke cases have been reported yet, but patients with heat-related illnesses are receiving medical support for dehydration, allergies, and tiredness.
Forecast accuracy for severe weather events has increased by about 50% in the past decade. Heatwaves can now be predicted 24 hours earlier, with 88% accuracy