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      • In order to be considered a heat wave, a station’s highest temperature must be at least 40 degrees Celsius for plains regions and 30 degrees Celsius for hilly regions.
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      Heatwaves in India: Impact and Measures - ClearIAS

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  3. www.clearias.com › heatwavesHeatwaves in India: Impact and Measures - ClearIAS

    Jul 9, 2024 · In order to be considered a heat wave, a station’s highest temperature must be at least 40 degrees Celsius for plains regions and 30 degrees Celsius for hilly regions. a) Based on Departure from Normal. Heat Wave: Departure from normal is 4.5 degrees C to 6.4 degrees C.

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  4. csir4pi.res.in › index › researchAnalysis of heat wave over different physiographical regions ...

    Jul 15, 2024 · HW in hilly region has been excluded by using single threshold for the whole Indian region, so based on the topographical features, three thresholds of daily maximum temperature (DMT), i.e. DMT > 40 °C (plains), DMT > 37 °C (coastal) and DMT > 30 °C (hilly), are being applied.

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  6. www.pw.live › exams › current-affairsHeat Waves in India 2024, Findings of Recent Study

    Jul 9, 2024 · Hilly Regions: Threshold: A heat wave is declared when the maximum temperature reaches or exceeds 30°C. Temperature Deviation: The temperature must exceed the normal by 4.5 to 6.4°C. Additional Criteria: Extreme Heat: A heat wave can also be declared if the maximum temperature reaches or exceeds 45°C.

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    Jul 17, 2024 · A region is considered to be under the grip of a heatwave if the maximum temperature reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius or more in the plains and at least 30 degrees Celsius or more in hilly regions.

  8. earth.org › what-do-heatwaves-tell-us-aboutWhat Do Heatwaves Tell Us About Climate Change? | Earth.Org

    Jul 26, 2024 · This increase in extreme heat is a direct result of human-made climate change. As greenhouse gas emissions trap more heat in the atmosphere, heatwaves – the deadliest type of extreme weather event – get longer and hotter. Globally averaged monthly mean CO2 abundance since 1980.

  9. kashmirlife.net › kashmir-braces-for-intense-heatKashmir Braces for Intense Heat Wave, Relief Expected After ...

    Jul 24, 2024 · SRINAGAR: With record-breaking temperatures across various locations in Kashmir, a severe heat wave is forecast for parts of the valley over the next four days, potentially surpassing previous records.

  10. weather.com › safety › heat6 Things You Should Know About Heat Waves | Weather.com

    Jul 9, 2024 · Below are six important things you need to know about heat waves. 1. Heat Waves Can Be Deadly. Extreme heat — especially for several days, as is the case with heat waves — can put stress...