Weather agencies issue maximum temperature warning in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for 12 districts in Kerala, predicting high maximum temperatures over the next five days amidst the intense heat in the state. The IMD and the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority have indicated the possibility of a heat wave in certain areas of Kollam, Palakkad, and Thrissur districts.

"Maximum temperatures are very likely to be around 41°C in Palakkad district, around 40°C in Kollam & Thrissur districts, around 38°C in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Kozhikode & Kannur districts, and around 37°C in Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Malappuram & Kasaragod districts, and around 36°C in Thiruvananthapuram district (3 to 5°C above normal) during 28th April to 2nd May 2024," the weather agencies said.

The agencies further stated that these districts, with the exception of hilly areas, are expected to experience hot and humid weather conditions from April 28th to May 2nd due to the combination of high temperatures and humidity levels. Moreover, they added that there is a possibility of heat wave conditions occurring in one or two locations within Kollam, Palakkad, and Thrissur districts, particularly on April 28th and 29th.

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