Heatwaves to take over Karnataka for 14 days starting April 2: IMD issues warning
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for a hot summer season spanning from April to June, anticipating above-normal temperatures in various parts of the country.
According to the IMD forecast, Karnataka is set to experience heatwaves for a span of 14 days starting from April 2. The impact is expected to be felt across several districts, including those in the North Interior region, as well as Chitradurga, Gadag, Davangere, Tumkur, Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Mandya, Bengaluru City, Bengaluru Rural, and Chamarajanagar in the South Interior region.
During heatwaves, vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions are at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and dehydration. Additionally, the elevated temperatures could strain infrastructure such as power grids and transportation systems.
In response to the forecast, the IMD has advised authorities to take proactive measures to address these challenges. Recommendations include establishing cooling centers, issuing heat advisories to the public, and implementing strategies to mitigate the urban heat island effect in affected areas.
Furthermore, the IMD predicts a rise in both normal maximum and minimum temperatures during the month of April. While the North Interior region is expected to receive above-normal rainfall, the South Interior region, Malenadu, and Coastal districts are anticipated to experience below-normal rainfall during this period.
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Maharashtra excise dept cancels liquor permit for Diljit Dosanjh's Pune concert
Pune, Nov 24: The Maharashtra excise department on Sunday cancelled the permit for serving alcohol at actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's concert in the Kothrud area of Pune later in the evening, an official said.
The department cancelled the permit after people from different quarters, including Kothrud's newly elected BJP MLA Chandrakant Patil, objected to plans to serve liquor at the programme.
State excise commissioner C Rajput said, "The state excise department has cancelled the permission to serve liquor during the programme."
MLA Patil raised an objection against the concert scheduled at Kakade Farm in Kothrud later in the evening.
The BJP leader, in a statement, said, "Such shows are not part of the city's culture. This will create a major disturbance for residents of the area. The event will also cause traffic jams. Hence, I have urged the city police commissioner to cancel the programme."
