The IMD has predicted heatwave conditions in 10 states over the next four days ahead of the peak summer season. However, the weather department has also predicted rainfall and hailstorm activity in some states. Here is the full weather forecast.
A new report has warned that climate change is creating a "cocktail of hazards" likely to affect more than 70% of the global workforce. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that 2.4 billion of the world's 3.4 billion workers will be exposed to excessive heat during their working lives. Workers in agriculture and other sectors involving open-air activities are particularly affected by extreme heat and UV radiation, which can cause health conditions such as skin cancer and cardiov