Weather update: A scorching heatwave continues to grip most parts of the country, with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius in several states, prompting red alerts in Odisha and West Bengal.
IMD has issued predictions of a continued increase in temperature across eastern India, with temperatures expected to reach up to 44 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal maximum temperatures over most parts of the country during the 2024 summer.
Heatwave in India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting for the preparedness for heat wave-related situations. Earlier, the Health Ministry issued a food advisory to help citizens combat the ongoing heatwave season.
The Health Ministry has issued a food advisory to help citizens combat the ongoing heatwave season, prompted by warnings from the India Meteorological Department. The advisory emphasizes adopting summer-friendly dietary habits and lifestyle adjustments to stay healthy amid rising temperatures.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released its latest weather bulletin, indicating a variety of extreme weather patterns across India. Delhi and its neighboring regions are poised for a warm day, with temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius, accompanied by cloudy skies and a chance of drizzle.
Earlier on Saturday, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Jayant Kumar said the district is reeling under severe heat and people are getting admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Maharashtra: The state government on Thursday announced early summer vacation for primary, middle and higher secondary schools in the state. Check here for more details.
Weather Updates: The Met Office on Wednesday said that several Eastern Indian states will witness heatwave conditions for one or two more days.
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IMD in its bulletin predicted that the maximum temperatures are likely to be above normal by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius during the next five days.
The IMD said that heatwave conditions are very likely over Rajasthan, Jammu Division, Himachal, Uttarakhand, south Punjab & south Haryana-Delhi on 4-5 June.
According to experts, during extreme summer weather, the body attempts to radiate heat which affects blood pressure levels. An increase in temperatures and humidity can raise blood flow to skin, causing the heart to beat faster while circulating twice as much blood per minute than on a normal day.
The Southwest Monsoon is set to arrive early with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands expected to receive first seasonal showers on May 15.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will chair an important review meeting on the preparedness to deal with the heatwave affecting parts of the country and the upcoming monsoon season, said the government sources.
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Consume small, frequent meals. Heavy meals with high carbohydrate and fat content generate a lot of heat in the body. Concentrate on fresh fruits and vegetables with high water content, such as oranges, watermelon, tomatoes, and so on.
The warming of the ocean will lead to a rise in sea levels, which will contribute to more frequent and severe coastal flooding in low-level areas.
Mercury is likely to drop by 3-4 degrees Celsius over the next five days
The maximum temperature was recorded at 36.4 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season’s average, while the minimum temperature settled at 24.9 degrees Celsius, three notches below normal, it said. Humidity hovered between 83 per cent and 35 per cent.
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