Weather update: Severe heatwave, rainfall likely in these states, check IMD forecast
Severe heatwave conditions are expected over East India on May 1 and over the South Peninsular region for the following five days
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Severe heatwave conditions are expected over East India on May 1 and over the South Peninsular region for the following five days
The IMD forecasts maximum temperatures to range between 39 and 24 degrees Celsius on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
A study of 266 studies worldwide, published in 2022, revealed that heat waves were associated with a 11.7 per cent increase in mortality. The highest specific risk was for stroke and coronary heart disease.
Voters in 88 Lok Sabha constituencies in 13 states and UTs will exercise their franchise during second phase of the elections on Friday.
After a subdued summer season, interrupted with rains in many part of the country last year, manufacturers of summer products had suffered. Key categories of consumer goods like AC, refrigerator and cola sales got severely impacted in April-June quarter as temperatures did not sustain at high levels.