The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra on Wednesday urged local residents to promptly report to medical facilities, health issues faced by them due to the prevalent hot weather and to stay informed about preventive steps being taken by authorities to mitigate the situation, the PTI reported.

According to the news agency, the TMC recently formed a task force, which has been entrusted with the implementation of the 'heat remedial action plan,' aimed at addressing concerns over rising temperatures and heat-related health issues faced by citizens, particularly during the months between March and June.