KSDMA is working with local authorities to assess risks, deploy resources, and implement preventive measures to mitigate the impact of the heat wave.
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Kerala is experiencing an even harsher heatwave this year. Unrelenting heat has gripped many regions, with temperatures significantly exceeding normal. However, summer showers are expected to arrive on 6 May. The government explains the wave: “If a place with maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius has 50 percent relative humidity, the heat experienced will be 41 degrees Celsius.”