Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- Amid rising temperatures and the looming threat of an intense summer, the Government of Odisha is gearing up to tackle heatwave conditions by setting up dedicated Heatwave Relief Centres (shelters) across the State. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, who highlighted the government's preparedness to protect citizens from extreme weather conditions.

According to Minister Pujari, the impact of the summer season is expected to intensify in the coming days, prompting the need for immediate preventive measures. In response, the government plans to establish heatwave relief centres that will function similarly to cyclone and flood shelters, providing reli...