Prime minister Narendra 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 chief ministers – at a meeting to review the Covid situation in India – Modi also asked states to prioritise fire-safety audits for hospitals, factories and other buildings of public importance. "Temperatures are rising rapidly… and much earlier than usual. During such a time, we are seeing increasing incidents of fires in various places – […]
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