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Indore: Beware, conserve water & hydrate. More heatwave days, high temperatures, below normal rainfall

Indore: Beware, conserve water & hydrate
More heatwave days, high temperatures, below normal rainfall
As we step into April, it’s time to hydrate and prepare our body for the upcoming heat waves. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) issued its seasonal report on Monday stating that during the 2024 hot weather season (April to June (AMJ)), above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country, except some parts of east and northeast India and pockets of northwest India where normal to below-normal maximum temperatures are likely.
“Above normal monthly minimum temperatures are most likely over most parts of India, except one or two pockets of northwest and northeast India where normal to below-normal minimum temperatures are likely during April 2024,” said the report.
Further, a warning is issued noting that for the month of April 2024, above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country. However, isolated pockets of east, northeast and northwest India are likely to experience normal to below-normal maximum temperatures.
Beware more than normal heatwave days coming up
IMD noted that during April 2024, above normal heatwave days are likely over many parts of south peninsula and adjoining northwest central India and some parts of east India and plains of northwest India. A heat wave, sometimes described as extreme heat, is a period of abnormally hot weather.
“During AMJ hot weather season, above normal heatwave days are likely to occur over most parts of south peninsula, central India, east India and plains of northwest India,” IMD said. 
Save water: Indore might receive below normal rainfall
The rainfall during April 2024, averaged over the country as a whole, is most likely to be normal (88-112% of LPA), as per IMD.
Normal to above-normal rainfall is likely over most parts of the northwest India and many parts of central India, north peninsular India, some parts of east and north east India.
“Below normal rainfall is likely along east and west coasts, some parts of east and northeast India and west central India,” said IMD.
Hence, it’s urgent need for west central India including Indore and nearby districts to conserve water.
“The rainfall during April 2024 averaged over the country as a whole is most likely to be normal (88-112% of Long Period Average {LPA}). The LPA of rainfall over the country during April based on data from 1971 to 2020 is about 39.2 mm,” added IMD.
Warnings to prevent health risks during heatwaves
During heatwaves, elevated temperatures pose significant risks, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions, who are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke, as noted IMD.
Additionally, prolonged periods of extreme heat can lead to dehydration, and strain infrastructure such as power grids and transportation systems. To address these challenges, it is imperative for authorities to take proactive measures.
“This includes providing access to cooling centres, issuing heat advisories, and implementing strategies to alleviate urban heat island effects in affected areas. Such efforts are essential for safeguarding public health and minimizing the adverse impacts of heatwaves,” IMD said.



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