Hapur to deploy 25 ambulances across district for Diwali emergencies
Hapur's health department will post 25 ambulances at different locations during Diwali to begin relief within five to seven minutes, Amar Ujala reports.
The health department in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district has begun preparations for emergencies during Diwali, Amar Ujala reported on 19 October 2026.
According to the report, doctors at government hospitals will remain on alert round the clock during the festival. Twenty-five ambulances will be deployed at various locations so that relief work can begin within five to seven minutes when needed.
Preparations for burn and accident cases
- Chief Medical Officer Dr Kishore Ahuja has directed the superintendents of all community health centres (CHCs) to keep arrangements in order.
- Special arrangements will be made at the CHCs and the district hospital so that people burnt by firecrackers or injured in other accidents get immediate treatment.
- Temporary burn units will also be set up in hospitals, the report said.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
Festival periods bring more emergency calls, and the report shows districts positioning ambulances in advance to cut response time to a few minutes.
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