A heat wave is a period of unusually hot weather that typically lasts two or more days. To be considered a heat wave, the temperatures have to be outside the historical averages for a given area
Let's discuss about the effects and changes happened due to Heatwaves
The heatwave is so intense throughout states that the Centre has warned people to stay out of the sun, especially between 12 noon and 3 p.m.
IMD announced heatwave or heatwave-like warnings in a total of eight states until April 21, 2023.
Union Ministry of Labour and Employment directed all states and union territories to guarantee readiness for efficient control of the effects of impending heatwave conditions on employees and labourers in various industries.
Due to the terrible heatwave that has ravaged the state, the Punjab government has declared summer vacation in all schools effective from May 14.
The IMD issued recommendations to farmers to either irrigate or begin soil treatment to retain moisture due to the high temperatures.
Many states have altered the educational schedule. While some states have moved regular school hours forward and began classes at 7 a.m.