Tag: delhi heatwave yellow alert

A yellow alert has been sounded in Delhi by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as it forecasted a heatwave in the city till Wednesday.In its April to June seasonal outlook, the Met Office earlier forecasted rain deficit for the city. The number of heatwave days between April and June is also likely to be higher than usual, it said. Depending on the severity of weather conditions, the IMD uses four colour-coded warnings: green, yellow, orange, and red. When a yellow alert is sounded, heat is tolerable for the general public, as per officials, but it can trigger moderate health concerns for vulnerable people — infants, elderly, and people with chronic diseases. Avoid heat exposure; wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes; cover your head, use a cloth, hat or umbrella —...