A five-bed heatstroke prevention ward has been set up at the Kilpauk Government Medical College Hospital in Chennai on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B Civic agencies such as Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and Metrowater are set to strengthen preparedness for heat wave conditions in the city, following a meeting with senior officials of the State government. At the meeting on Tuesday, to improve preparedness for heat wave conditions and take measures to manage and mitigate the impact of heat wave in the State, officials directed civic agencies to set up facilities for drinking water across the city. Chennai Metrowater has been directed to create infrastructure for clean drinking water in areas including bus stops and locations in the vicinity of public transport infrastructure. Published – April 29, 2026 12:14 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation ‘Just peace’ can’t be found by joining organisations that charge fees: UNGA President defends UN system National meet of bank pensioners begins