Dehradun, May 22 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 21 May: Rising temperatures and the impact of the ongoing heat wave have started affecting normal life across Uttarakhand, prompting the authorities to issue warnings and precautionary advisories. With the Meteorological Department forecasting severe heat wave conditions in several districts over the next 48 hours, the district administration has appealed to people to remain alert and avoid unnecessary exposure to extreme heat. In view of the worsening conditions, the Health Department has also gone into alert mode, while doctors have advised children, elderly persons and working people to take special precautions.

According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures are likely to ri...