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The Union health ministry has asked all states and Union Territories to launch daily surveillance of heart-related illness in view of the forecast of a 'warmer than normal summer' by India Meteorological Department (IMD). The health secretary has in his letter advised that states/UTs should review the preparedness of health facilities for the availability of adequate quantities of essential medicines, intravenous fluids, ice packs, ORS, and all necessary equipment. The IMD has predicted an "enhanced probability" of heatwave occurrence during the coming three months (March to May) over many parts of central and adjoining northwest India.