India will have a heat index: IMD

Q.  India will get its own heat index. How is it calculated?
- Published on 11 Apr 16

a. Temperature
b. Relative Humidity
c. Moisture in the Air
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
Starting this month as the country experiences heat wave and summer temperatures steadily in India, the country is set to get its own heat index. India Meteorological Department will introduce the heat index for the country. The heat index is a measure of how hot it really feels and is based on actual temperature and relative humidity levels. Index will give citizens accurate and updated information on heat conditions particular to their areas.

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