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Why in the news? India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a yellow heatwave alert across 18 districts of Telangana.Director of Public Health and Family Welfare releases advisory to ensure safety during the heatwave. About Advisory: Advisory emphasizes prioritizing hydration by regularly consuming. Recommends intake of seasonal fruits and vegetables with high water content. Encourages wearing light, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “ILO report highlights over 70% of global workers exposed to excessive heat, posing health risks; India implements safeguards.” source:IE About the Global Heat Exposure: Over 70% of global workers are exposed to excessive heat due to rising temperatures, marking a 34.7% increase since 2000. In hot regions like India, heavy manual …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Why in the News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) typically issues heat alerts during the summer months, but this year alerts began in February. Parts of northeast and western India have already experienced significantly warmer temperatures, 1-5 degrees Celsius above normal. The IMD predicts an increase in …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 1 – Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Why in the News? The year 2023 was globally recognized as the warmest on record, with …
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