Kerala Faces High Temperature Warning as IMD Issues Yellow Alert
IMD issues yellow alert for high temperatures in Kerala
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for high temperatures in several districts of Kerala, predicting maximum temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius in Palakkad and 39 degrees Celsius in Kollam. This hot and humid weather is expected to last for two days, with temperatures remaining 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal.
- 01IMD issues yellow alert for high temperatures in Kerala.
- 02Maximum temperatures may reach 40°C in Palakkad and 39°C in Kollam.
- 03Temperatures expected to be 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal.
- 04Hot and humid weather predicted for the next two days.
- 05Thiruvananthapuram may see temperatures up to 36°C.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for high temperatures across several districts in Kerala, effective for two days. On April 26 and 27, isolated areas in Palakkad district could experience maximum temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius, while Kollam district may reach 39 degrees Celsius. Other districts, including Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Thrissur, and Kozhikode, are expected to see temperatures around 38 degrees Celsius. Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts may record 37 degrees Celsius, and Thiruvananthapuram is likely to reach 36 degrees Celsius. The IMD warns that temperatures in these areas will be 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal, contributing to hot and humid weather, except in hilly regions. Residents are advised to take precautions during this period.
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Residents in affected districts should take precautions against heat-related illnesses, especially vulnerable populations like the elderly and children.
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