Extreme Temperatures In North India: Know Anatomy Of A Heatwave | In GFX
Large parts of north India, including Haryana and Delhi are reeling with severe heatwave conditions
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Temperatures remained above 45 degrees Celsius in large parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, affecting daily life as many chose to remain indoors in the afternoon. (Image/News18)
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Indian Meteorological Department defines a heatwave as an increase of 5-6 degrees above the normal temperature. (Image/News18)
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Heatwave remains over a region for several days up to several weeks. (Image/News18)
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Experts say outdoor workers, the elderly and children are at higher risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. (Image/News18)
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According to the World Health Organization, more than 1,66,000 (1.66 lakh) people died as a result of heat waves between 1998 and 2017. (Image/News180