Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Assam to Develop Heat Action Plan Amid Rising Summer Temperatures
The Assam government is creating a special plan to help people cope with the intense summer heat.
Many different government groups are making their own plans to deal with the heat, which will be combined into one big plan.
They're checking which schools need help with electricity and cooling.
The goal is to protect people from the heat, especially since temperatures in Guwahati are very high.
Assam government is developing a heat action plan due to increasing summer heat.
Seventeen state departments are involved in creating individual plans to be integrated.
District authorities are identifying schools lacking cooling and electricity.
Power department will aid in installing solar panels in schools.
Guwahati recorded 37.6 degrees Celsius on Friday, the fifth highest maximum temperature for July.
- Who
- The Assam government, various state departments (including Education, Power, and Health), and the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.
- What
- The Assam government is formulating a comprehensive heat action plan to mitigate the effects of rising summer temperatures.
- When
- The plan is currently in development, with departments presenting their plans on July 28.
- Where
- Assam, India, with a focus on Guwahati and other cities.
- Why
- Due to increasing summer temperatures and the health risks associated with them.
General Public
Assam Government
Action vs. Awareness
General Public
Requires proper action and better preparation for heatwaves.
Assam Government
Assam Government is preparing action plans and taking required measures to address the situation.
- Departments Involved
- 17 state departments
- Plan Integration Deadline
- July 28
- Primary Objective
- Create state-specific heat action plan
- Recent High Temperature
- 37.6 degrees Celsius (Friday)
- Previous Highest Temperature (July)
- 38.4 degrees Celsius (recorded earlier this year)
