2024-04-07 23:08:19
Temperatures above normal from April to June
Since the beginning of April, the temperature in many parts of the country has gone up to 40 to 43 degrees Celsius. Due to this the risk of heat wave has increased. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had recently predicted that the maximum temperature in the country will be above normal this year. In the election year, there will be severe heat and heat wave in South India including the northern plains between April and June. India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrityunjay Mohapatra says that the maximum temperatures between April and June are likely to be above normal. Heat wave is expected to last for several days in Central India, northern plains and some states of South India. These states include Gujarat, Maharashtra, North Karnataka, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
In which states, how much will be the effect of heat wave?
IMD Director General said that the worst effect of heat may be felt in Gujarat, Central Maharashtra, North Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, North Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. He said that in April the maximum temperature is likely to be above normal in most parts of the country and it is more likely in Central South India. Mohapatra said the maximum temperatures in April are expected to be normal or below normal in the western Himalayan region and parts of the northeastern states. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of more heat than normal days in many areas of Central India and the northern plains and surrounding areas of South India in April. He said that in contrast to the normal heat wave days in April, heat wave is expected to last for more days in Central India and Northern plains and South India. According to Mohapatra, heat wave is likely to last for two to eight days in these areas compared to the usual one to three days.
What are the preparations of the government?
An advisory regarding heat wave was issued by the Health Ministry to all the states on 29 February. The action plan prepared by the National Center for Disease Control for the states and information on dos and don’ts for the general public were also shared. According to Union Health Minister Mandaviya, state health departments have been asked to do rapid analysis of possible cases of heat wave and standard treatment protocols. Under this, it has been asked to ensure training of doctors as well as availability of drinking water and other facilities in all health centres. Departments have also been urged to ensure that ambulances are equipped with ice packs and cold water for prompt response. 23 states have prepared action plans to deal with the heat wave.