SINGAPORE, April 7 -- The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) plans to deploy approximately 700 volunteers over the next three months to help protect vulnerable groups during hot and hazy weather. 

According to The Straits Times, efforts began on April 6 and will focus on beneficiaries of the organisation's local programmes, including older citizens living alone and migrant workers who work outdoors.

This marks the first time SRC has distributed care packs specifically designed for heat and haze protection. The packs contain portable fans, face masks, water tumblers, and informational pamphlets in Chinese, Malay, Tamil, and English.

According to SRC assistant secretary‑general of operations Charis Chan, the initial phase will prioriti...