New Delhi: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert and said that by the year 2060, the number of heatwave days will increase in most parts of India. The IMD has said in a new report released on Tuesday that the duration of heatwave will increase from 12 to 18 days by 2060 in most parts of the country, affecting normal life.
IMD’s report titled “Process and Prediction of Heatwave and Coldwave in India” states that the gap between extreme heat and extreme cold is increasing and there is a need to systematically improve ventilation and insulation. To improve ventilation in buildings where people live; Awareness, issuing weather warnings and building cold shelters will be necessary to prevent heatstroke.
Compared to natural hazards due to tropical cyclones, heatwaves have caused more damage to India, with an increase in deaths due to heatwaves, the IMD said in the report.
