Jharkhand Heatwave: CM Soren Directs Officials for Clean Drinking Water at Public Places

Ranchi: With several parts of the state reeling under an intense spell of heat, chief minister Hemant Soren on Saturday directed officials to ensure clean drinking water facilities at all govt establishments and public places for commuters and residents.

In a directive issued to deputy commissioners, superintendents of police, police station officers in-charge, block development officers and panchayat representatives, the CM asked authorities to immediately provide relief to those affected by the heat. He instructed officials to install drinking water points outside govt offices and at crowded public locations, along with clear signage for public access.

“Public interest is paramount. During this spell of severe heat, the administration must work with sensitivity, promptness and a humanitarian approach,” Hemant wrote on X.

He also directed district administrations to arrange tankers in areas facing drinking water shortage and ensure repair of hand pumps and alternative water supply systems. “No village, locality or neighbourhood should suffer due to lack of drinking water,” the CM added.

The directions came with several districts recording high temperatures on Saturday. According to the IMD bulletin, Daltonganj was the hottest at 44.8 degrees Celsius, followed by Seraikela at 41.8C, while Jamshedpur registered 41.3C. Godda recorded the lowest of 22.4C.

Light to moderate rainfall may occur at isolated places in the northeastern and adjoining central parts of the state in the next two days. From Tuesday onwards, rainfall is likely to spread to more areas.

Light to moderate rainfall is also expected at isolated places in southern districts such as East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan, besides some northeastern and central parts of the state.