NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday (Feb 28) warned of an impending heatwave in many parts of the country over the next couple of months, urging states to be well prepared to manage any surge in 'heat-related illnesses'. Weather office India Meteorological Department (IMD) said there was an 'enhanced probability'
, mainly due to climate change. The government said heatwaves were common mainly between April and June.
"Substantial deviations from expected normal temperatures for this time of the year are also being reported from some states/districts," the letter added. The government directed health departments across the country to implement"heat-related health action plans".
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