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The Met department warns of hot and humid weather in these districts, excluding hilly areas, due to high temperatures and humid air.
The forecast predicts a rise in temperatures ranging from 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above average, except in hilly areas.
Ocean temperatures also reached the warmest in 65 years of data with over 90 per cent of the seas having experienced heatwave conditions.
The heat seems both unrelenting and intensifying. 2023 was the hottest year in 124 years and IMD has warned of a hotter summer in 2024.
With high temperatures and humid conditions prevailing, these districts, except for the hilly areas, are likely to experience hot and humid weather from March 15 to 19.
Have smaller, more frequent meals to avoid overeating and help maintain a steady energy level throughout the day.
From March 14 to 18, temperatures in Palakkad and Kollam are forecasted to soar up to 38 degrees Celsius.
Even heatstrokes can be partially prevented by staying hydrated.
High temperatures, sunstroke, dehydration, and various health issues can arise during elevated summer heat.
While the aerial surveys show that the coral bleaching is extensive in shallow water areas, it is said that in-water surveys will be needed to confirm the severity of the coral bleaching.