Examine the criteria used by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to declare a heatwave. How do these criteria reflect the geographical and climatic diversity of India?
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Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.
Q1. Examine the criteria used by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to declare a heatwave. How do these criteria reflect the geographical and climatic diversity of India? 10M
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: DTE
Why the question: Despite unprecedented heatwave deaths, Finance Commission ruled against expanding disaster list, cited current coverage sufficiency: Union minister tells Parliament Key Demand of the question: To detail the specific criteria used by the IMD to declare a heatwave and to analyze how these criteria account for India’s varied geography and climate. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly introduce the concept of a heatwave and its significance in meteorological and public health contexts. Body: Firstly, mention criteria for Declaring a Heatwave by the IMD – temperature threshold, time duration, additional factors. Next, mention the reflection of Geographical and Climatic Diversity in Criteria. Conclusion: Conclude by suggesting the need for continued refinement of these criteria in response to changing climate patterns and to enhance public safety and preparedness.
Why the question:
Despite unprecedented heatwave deaths, Finance Commission ruled against expanding disaster list, cited current coverage sufficiency: Union minister tells Parliament
Key Demand of the question:
To detail the specific criteria used by the IMD to declare a heatwave and to analyze how these criteria account for India’s varied geography and climate.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the concept of a heatwave and its significance in meteorological and public health contexts.
• Firstly, mention criteria for Declaring a Heatwave by the IMD – temperature threshold, time duration, additional factors.
• Next, mention the reflection of Geographical and Climatic Diversity in Criteria.
Conclusion:
Conclude by suggesting the need for continued refinement of these criteria in response to changing climate patterns and to enhance public safety and preparedness.