Thiruvananthapuram: As temperatures soar across Kerala with the onset of summer, the Labour Commissionerate has revised working hours for outdoor labourers to safeguard them from heatstroke and sun-related illnesses. Under the new directive, workers exposed to direct sunlight must take a compulsory break from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Total working hours have been restricted Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to reel under intense heat, with Kannur recording the highest temperature in the past 24 hours at a sweltering 37°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Daytime temperatures climbed to 35°C in Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Kozhikode, while Thiruvananthapuram recorded the lowest daytime temperature at 31°C. The lowest night temperature of 20°C Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is reeling under intense heat conditions, prompting authorities to issue an Orange Alert in Idukki district, where UV radiation levels have surged sharply. Munnar recorded a UV Index of 8, the highest in the state, signalling a very high health risk from sun exposure. Meanwhile, Yellow Alerts have been sounded in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Rising temperatures across Kerala have triggered a sharp increase in the Ultraviolet (UV) Index, prompting health and disaster management authorities to issue a cautionary alert. In the past 24 hours, Idukki district recorded the highest UV Index at 7, while Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Wayanad reported a UV level of 6, indicating a Read More…