IMD Issues 'Red' Heatwave Alert for Bengal and an 'Orange' Alert for Andhra Pradesh and Other States

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:38am on 02 May 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment

Heatwave conditions grip several Indian states including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala, and West Bengal. The IMD issues red alert for West Bengal and orange alert for coastal Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Odisha. Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha face severe conditions. Jharkhand's heatwave intensity will decrease from Friday. A heatwave is declared when temperatures surpass 40°C and 4.5°C above normal, while a severe heatwave exceeds 40°C and 6.5°C above normal. This poses serious health risks, urging precautionary measures.

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