Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) launched heat index

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) launched heat index

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Category : National Published on: July 26 2023

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  • The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has come out with the heat index for different regions of the country on the basis of recent tests.
  • The heat index launched by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) aims to provide information on the effect of humidity on high temperatures. It calculates a "feel-like" temperature for humans, which shows how the weather conditions can cause discomfort.
  • This was announced by Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju.
  • The heat index is designed to provide general guidance and information about the level of discomfort caused by high temperatures in the hot regions of India.
  • By releasing the Heat Index, the IMD aims to provide valuable insights into heat-related conditions to help people better cope with extreme temperatures.
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