India, Aug. 20 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
It has been observed that due to global warming, there is a rising trend in the frequency and intensity of heatwaves in various parts of the globe, including India. The trend in heatwave conditions across the country has been analysed by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) based on datasets from 1961 to 2020. In general, there is an increasing trend in the frequency of heatwaves in the heat core zone covering northern plains and central India.
The India Meteorological Department, in collaboration with various research centers across the country, has undertaken several initiatives to enhance monitoring and early warning of severe weather events. These effort...