Kerala heatwave alert: Palakkad sizzles as IMD warns of extreme heat conditions

The India Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave warning in Kerala due to rising heat and humid conditions. The temperature has exceeded 40°C in Palakkad, with a difference of more than 4.5°C from normal. A heatwave warning has been declared in Palakkad and Kollam districts based on data from IMD temperature gauges.