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Following record-breaking summer temperatures across northern and eastern India, the National Disaster Management Authority has mandated the updating of state-level Heat Action Plans. The revised guidelines require the integration of urban heat island mapping, localized temperature thresholds, and specific protections for gig workers and outdoor laborers. Experts have emphasized the urgent need for structural interventions like cool roofs and enhanced urban green cover to mitigate extreme thermal stress.
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