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3. Response & Adjustments Local response P Tulsi Rani, special commissioner for disaster management in the state said: "The state government has taken up education programs through television and other media to tell people not to venture into the outside without a cap." [1] In addition, the Andhra Pradesh government has advised people to stay indoors and drink plenty of water until cooler weather arrives. [2] The local authorities arranged for drinking water supply points, oral rehydration salts and intravenous fluids in public places such as railway and bus stations, and many emergency medical camps have been set up. [3]

International response Neighboring Pakistan and Afghanistan are hot as well, but India to be suffering far worse. [4] Therefore, following the example of India's measures in this regard, they were able to face the threat of a heatwave.

6. Lessons learned from the disaster Improving adaptability to thermal environments In terms of architecture, it is possible to construct high ceilings and spacious but lowered verandas to provide more shade. With respect to clothing, wear more light and loose clothing made of cotton and use a hat to protect yourself from direct sunlight. And about lifestyle, try to choose to exercise and work hard in the early morning or late afternoon, and during the summer months a hearty breakfast and a light lunch should be part of our lives. [3]

Concretization and diversification of measures To protect public health, heat-related policies are increasingly being adopted by Indian authorities, such as Ahmedabad Heat Action Plan, launched in 2013, which is an acclaimed and successful policy response in India and beyond. [3,5] It's effective to hold fun challenges, such as a global competition that was launched in 2021 The Million Cool Roofs Challenge, where the top of a building is coated with solar reflective paint and covered with white tiles or films to help combat climate change. [6] The team that demonstrates the best sustainable and transferable model can be awarded US$1 million. [7]

Reference [1]India heatwave toll passes 1,000 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-32880180

[2] Indian Heat Wave Leaves More than 1000 People Dead http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/index.cfm?id=3943&method=full

[3] Heat Wave in India Documentation of State of Telangana and Odisha (2016) https://www.worldcat.org/title/heat-wave-in-india-documentation-of-state-of-telangana-and-odisha-2016/oclc/1224042418

[4] India's scorcher: What's behind the heatwave and when will it end? https://edition.cnn.com/2015/05/28/world/india-heat-wave-explainer/index.html

[5] Message Sent, Now What? A Critical Analysis of the Heat Action Plan in Ahmedabad, India https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/4/4/53

[6] What are Cool Roofs http://www.ndma.gov.in/Natural-Hazards/Heat-Wave/Resources

[7] Million Cool Roofs Challenge https://challenges.org/million-cool-roofs-challenge/