On April 21, 2025, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the Heat Action Plan 2025, aimed at tackling the severe summer heat. The plan includes installing 3,000 water ATMs, creating cooling shelters, deploying volunteers, and introducing water dispensers in schools and government buildings to help the public deal with extreme temperatures.

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• Delhi CM Rekha Gupta unveils Heat Action Plan 2025 to tackle heatwaves.
• Plan includes 3,000 water ATMs across Delhi to provide cold drinking water.
• Cooling shelters and large RO water units will be set up at government buildings and schools.
• 1,800 ‘Aapda Mitras’ (disaster management volunteers) will be deployed for heatwave relief activities.
• Around 5 lakh citizens expected to benefit from water dispensers in schools and offices.
• 3,000 water coolers or ATMs to be installed in public areas, government buildings, and rural zones.
• Private entities will be encouraged to support the initiative through CSR activities.
• Regular heat alerts will be sent via SMS and social media to keep citizens informed.
• Heatwave relief wards will be set up in hospitals to treat affected individuals.
• Delhi government has already launched GPS-linked water tankers and cool roofing initiatives.