New Delhi, May 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid thrust on addressing challenges like the prevailing heatwave situation through a "whole-of-the-nation" spirit as the meeting of the Union Cabinet deliberated on steps to provide relief to people.

The meeting of the Union Cabinet discussed steps that can be implemented within the Ministry of Health, the Water Resources sector, and other related departments.

Interacting with the media after a meeting of the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the heatwave situation was discussed.

He also recalled the social media posts by PM Modi in which he urged people to take precautions and stay hydrated.

"The prevailing heatwave situation was ...