The IMD forecasts above-normal heatwave days in May for the Himalayan foothills, the east coast, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Minimum temperatures are likely to run above normal across most of India, though parts of northwest and central regions may see exceptions. Rainfall is expected to be above normal in most areas, with fewer chances in some eastern regions.
Swiggy is equipping delivery partners with special cooling vests designed to help them cope with extreme summer heat while working long hours. The initiative relies on evaporative cooling technology to bring down perceived temperature and provide practical relief. With heatwaves intensifying and projected to last longer, the company says it’s prioritising riders’ safety and well-being.
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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has urged Indians to skip air conditioning and carry an onion to handle extreme summer heat, pointing to his “Chambal skin” and traditional remedies. His comments come as many states see 40 to 46°C temperatures and heatwave warnings are issued, underscoring the tension between age-old advice and the rising severity of heat.
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