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Explain the concept of ‘heat index’ and its role in assessing heatwave severity. How does the rise in night-time temperatures amplify the adverse effects of heatwaves on human health?

Topic: Disaster and disaster management Q6. Explain the concept of ‘heat index’ and its role in assessing heatwave severity. How does the rise in night-time temperatures amplify the adverse effects of heatwaves on human health? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the Question: Many parts of India continued to swelter over the weekend, …

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Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TOI  Context: The mercury in Delhi reached 41°C recently, but with high humidity, the heat index soared to a blistering 50°C. IMD now measures the heat index, factoring in both temperature and humidity, providing a more accurate sense of discomfort. Expectations are for the index to hit 54-56°C in …

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Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: Recently, Iran recorded a scorching heat index of 70 degrees Celsius (°C) in the coastal part of the country. The heat index, also known as apparent temperature, is a crucial indicator that measures how the temperature feels to humans based on a combination of air temperature and …

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Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently introduced the Heat Index on an experimental basis. The Heat Index is designed to offer general guidance for regions in India where the apparent temperature, also known as the “feel-like” temperature, is higher due to a combination of heat and …

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  Source: TH   Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced plans to launch a composite index next year to measure the impact of heat on India’s population.   About Heat Index:  

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GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Geography/Disaster management   Source: TOI  Note: This is in continuation of yesterday’s article on Heat Waves   Context: India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to issue a heat hazard analysis for India, including Delhi. IMD will soon issue a Heat Index (in addition to the day’s maximum and minimum temperatures)   What …

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