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IMD issued heatwave warning for 8 states including Saurashtra & Kutch, Gujarat Region, Vidarbha, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Kara

In the wake of rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across North India, Delhis Department of Education has issued guidelines for schools.

As vast swathes of east and south India continued to bake under the scorching sun on Thursday, with the mercury in two Telangana districts hitting the 44 degrees Celsius mark.

High humidity is predicted for Assam, Tripura, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Goa, Kerala, and Karnataka for the next five days.

Effective April 30, the suspension of classes from kindergarten to grade 8 will be implemented. However, it’s important to note that this directive excludes teachers and non-teaching staff of government, non-government aided, and unaided schools. - Newsx

Heatwave Warning: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a heat wave alert in a few parts of the nation. The government agency shared a map of India on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the states that may experience a heatwave.

Heatwave conditions affect Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Kerala, and Karnataka. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal also experienced hot weather. High temperatures recorded in various regions, exceeding normal levels by 4-8°C in some areas.

IMD predicts heat wave conditions in East and South Peninsular India. Various regions experience high temperatures, prompting alerts and precautions. Tripura government closes schools due to rising temperatures and humidity levels, declaring a state-specific disaster.

One person died and as many as 124 others were hospitalised because of heat-related illnesses across 16 districts in Odisha. He added that one death related to heatstroke was reported in the Balasore district. - Newsx

The India Meteorological Department has issued heatwave alerts for Mumbai and its surrounding districts of Thane and Raigad from April 27 to 29.