Amid rising heat and humid conditions in Kerala,the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat wave warning for several districts in Kerala as of Thursday.
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Amid rising heat and humid conditions in Kerala,the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat wave warning for several districts in Kerala as of Thursday. Temperatures have crossed 41 degrees C in certain areas, marking the first official heat wave alert in the state since2024.
The IMD has informed that there is a possibility of a heat wave in isolated places in the Kollam, Thrissur, and Palakkad districts on Thursday and Friday. As part of the vigilance, an orange alert has been declared in these districts. The temperature in the Palakkad district may rise to 41 degrees Celsius on Thursday and Friday, the IMD said.
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As a safety precaution measure, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued a “self-lockdown” advisory for peak hours. The KSDMA has advised the people to stay indoors between 11 am and 3 pm when UV index levels are at their peak. It also asked people to drink plenty of water even if they do not feel thirsty.
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Meanwhile, a young man died of sunstroke at Pallipoyil near Chakkarakkal in Kannur. The deceased has been identified as M V Sanal Kumar (37), a native of Pallipoyil. Sanal Kumar, a well construction worker, collapsed while working on Wednesday afternoon.His colleagues immediately took him to a private hospital. He died while undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit on Thursday afternoon.
An Anganwadi teacher in Valayam, Kozhikode suffered a sunburn on Thursday. The teacher, Anila, suffered burns on her right wrist while working. She sought treatment at the government hospital in Valayam. A four-year-old child also suffered burns at Vandoor in Malappuram. The child suffered sunburn while playing.
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