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flag Kerala allocates ₹1 crore per district for heat preparedness amid extreme temperatures and climate challenges.

flag Kerala has allocated ₹1 crore to each district to boost summer heat preparedness, following a high-level meeting led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. flag The state faces temperatures up to 40°C with heat indices reaching 45°C, prompting measures including Local Heat Action Plans modeled after a successful pilot in Moodadi, special heat clinics, drinking water stations, improved exam hall ventilation, and public awareness campaigns. flag Officials are also addressing drought, water scarcity, wildfires, and crop protection. flag The directive comes ahead of Assembly elections, raising questions about political timing, but reflects broader climate adaptation efforts.

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