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Here are a few tips to stay safe, from Dr Sandeep Das, Research Associate at the University of Calicut and SARPA Master Trainer.
Kerala's KSDMA issued a heatwave advisory, warning of temperatures 3-4°C above normal, urging public to avoid sun between 11 am-3 pm, stay hydrated, and protect vulnerable groups and animals.
Kerala faces unusually high September temperatures, with Punalur reaching 36.2°C amid weak monsoon. Hot, humid conditions persist until September 9, with temperatures 3-4°C above normal. Rain is forecast from September 10.
Global sea surface temperatures were the highest ever recorded for the month of July
During Bosnia's heatwaves, tourists find refuge in Vjetrenica cave's constant 11°C, a UNESCO site famed for its biodiversity and subterranean labyrinth.
Kerala expects rain until May 4 due to a cyclonic circulation, offering respite from extreme heat and a power crisis exacerbated by soaring electricity demand.
Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, former president of the Indian Medical Association, Cochin, explains how to keep kids safe in summer.
Summer is not the season to prove you can finish a plate of fried snacks and three cups of chai before noon.
According to the IMD, maximum temperatures are likely to touch around 40°C in isolated parts of Palakkad district and 39°C in Kollam on April 28.
Kerala heatwave safety tips as temperatures cross 40°C with dermatologist Dr Krithi Ullal advising sunscreen oral sunscreen hydration clothing and skin care to prevent sunstroke and damage
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