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Kerala heat alert: Temperatures 3 to 4°C above normal till 1 November
The Story in Brief
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday issued a public health advisory after the India Meteorological Department forecast a temperature surge of 3°C to 4°C above seasonal averages across isolated pockets of the state from 28 October to 1 November.
Health authorities warned that exposure can cause sunstroke, sunburn and dehydration. Citizens have been advised to avoid direct sunlight between 11 am and 3 pm, drink clean water regularly, and avoid alcohol, coffee, tea and carbonated drinks during daytime. Loose, light-coloured cotton clothing and protective footwear are recommended.
Special precautions are urged for bedridden patients, the elderly, pregnant women, children and outdoor workers. Schools must ensure drinking water and air circulation in classrooms. Organisers of public gatherings must provide shade and water, and avoid scheduling events between 11 am and 3 pm. Employers of construction and agricultural workers must provide rest breaks in shade.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The advisory translates a routine weather warning into specific, enforceable measures across multiple vulnerable groups, but leaves compliance to employers, school managements and local bodies without mentioning penalties or monitoring. Gig workers and delivery riders are named for the first time in a heat advisory, reflecting their growing numbers, yet no enforcement mechanism is stated. The next step is for schools and panchayats to implement the measures before peak heat hours on Thursday.
Source: mathrubhumi.com
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