HEAT WAVE CONTINUES AT TALCHER. 

HUMAM LIVES MEASURABLE FOR Continuing SURVIVALS AGAIN

TALCHER ,(DHIRAMOHAN RAY) Heat wave has thrown normal life out of gear in Talcher and several areas is found sizzling at 45 degree Celsius.

In Talcher, though the temperature remained below 43 degrees till April 13, it shot after April 15, While other areas recorded around 43-46 degrees, temperature in coal mine areas remained three to four degrees higher.  

Meanwhile streets wore a deserted look during the peak hours from 11.30 am to 4.30 pm. Massive industrialisation, rampant deforestation and burning of coal in power plant boilers and in coal mines have contributed to the upsurge of heat wave conditions in Talcher.

Besides, another reason for the rise in temperature is the burning of coal in NTPC,Kaniha,, and Nalco power plants which reportedly consume around above one lakh tonnes of coal per day.Also, deforestation  in Talcher coal belt and emission from trucks carrying coal to other parts of the state, add to the woes.

Sub-collector Manoj Kumar Tripathy said “We have asked coal mining and other industrial units not to allow anyone to work beyond 11 am. Also, health care professionals are on alert to treat sun stroke patients at nearby hospitals.

Though no heat-related health issues have been reported as yet, the administration has geared up for possible emergencies. “We are monitoring public health conditions of various village points and further course of action will be taken accordingly. Besides, locals are being enlightened on ways to protect themselves from the heat,” said SDMO in charge of Talcher Sub Divisional Hospital Dr. Arabinda Nandi.”