IMD Warns of Intense Heatwave Looming Across India
The India Meteorological Department predicts a higher-than-normal number of heatwave days in parts of the Indo-Gangetic plains, coastal states, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. To mitigate the impact, IMD employs communication strategies including WhatsApp alerts and display boards to reach vulnerable populations with heat forecast information.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an increase in heatwave days across the Indo-Gangetic plains, eastern coastal states, Gujarat, and Maharashtra this year, according to Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.
To combat this, IMD is disseminating information via various channels such as WhatsApp, government protocols, and display boards, aiming at vulnerable groups including outdoor workers and regions with limited technology access.
Heatwave conditions are expected to notably affect southern West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and adjoining areas. IMD continues to provide heatwave outlooks and daily district-level warnings to manage these annual weather variations.
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