Heatwave grips several regions of India; IMD issues orange alert for West Bengal | Oneindia News

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Heatwave grips several regions of India; IMD issues orange alert for West Bengal | Oneindia News

Today, the India Meteorological Department issued a heatwave warning for several parts of India, including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Heatwave conditions can result in physiological strain, which could even result in death.

To minimise the impact during the heat wave and to prevent serious ailment or death because of heat stroke, you can take the measures mentioned in the video.

#IMD #Heatwave #India ~PR.151~ED.102~HT.99~


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