With the onset of peak summer, the public has been advised to drink adequate quantities of water, even if they do not feel thirsty, and to ensure that the water consumed is safe and clean. | Photo Credit: BASHKARAN N Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday (April 18, 2026) said that in view of rising temperatures across the State, the Food Safety department has intensified special inspections focusing on drinking water sources, juice shops, and beverage manufacturing units. The inspections, which began on March 1, have so far covered 3,641 establishments. Published – April 18, 2026 03:54 pm 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 Two child marriages averted in Koppal Actor-director Joju George announces his second directorial venture, ‘Paripadi’