Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:09am on 21 Apr 2026,Tuesday Health & Wellness
Scientists say temperature alone does not show the full danger of summer heat in India. High humidity can stop sweat from cooling the body, raising the risk of illness and death. Experts track this using wet-bulb temperature, which measures heat and moisture together. A Penn State study found healthy adults struggled to control body temperature at 31°C wet-bulb temperature, lower than earlier estimates. Coastal and monsoon-hit parts of India face higher risk because humid air is common there. The India Meteorological Department has warned of above-normal heatwave days this summer. Experts say humid heat can be more dangerous than dry heat. (PC: India Today)
