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PM Modi's warning on rising temperatures as fires erupt across India
Hindustan Times | 28/04/2022 09:55 AM | Click to read full article
PM Modi on Wednesday issued a stark warning on rising temperatures and the number of fires in landfills, garbage dumps, and forests, saying 'temperatures are rising rapidly in the country... we are seeing increasing incidents of fires in various places'.
Speaking to CMs - at a meeting to review the Covid situation in India - Modi also asked states to prioritize fire-safety audits for hospitals, factories, and other buildings of public importance.