India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The India Meteorological Department under the Ministry of Earth Sciences has issued detailed heatwave guidance and advisories as several parts of the country continue to experience rising temperatures and above-normal conditions.
As per the latest assessment, maximum temperatures in many parts of northwest, central and peninsular India are currently ranging between 40degC to 44degC, with the highest temperature of 44.5degC recorded at Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan). In several regions, temperatures have been observed to be markedly above normal by 5degC or more, indicating a developing heat stress scenario across parts of the country.
The IMD has indicated that heatwave conditi...