RAWALPINDI: Residents have been advised to be alert and take appropriate precautions to stay safe during the expected heat wave.
According to a spokesman for the district administration, concerned authorities have been ordered to ensure preparedness for the expected heat wave.
Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi informed that Hasan Waqar Cheman has directed the concerned authorities to take all necessary measures to ensure preparedness and safety due to expected heat wave in Rawalpindi district.
Apart from ensuring the availability of fans and cool drinking water, he said, tents would be set up in various areas of the city to facilitate residents.
He announced that hot camps will be set up at bus stands, Suzuki stands, Nawaz Sharif Park on Main Murree Road, Kutchery Chowk, Raja Bazar, Saddar and other public places.
The DC directed the officials concerned to arrange the posts of municipal corporation and civil defense officials in the camp and told the district administration officials that besides displaying banners to inform the residents about the heat, rallies should be held. stroke prevention measures.
According to him, the government has shortened school hours due to the forecast of a heat wave.
According to him, the training time for the morning shift is from 7 to 11.30 and the afternoon shift from 15.30 to 18.30.
In addition, the provision of running fans in the school, the availability of water coolers and ensure that no student sits outside during the summers.
