Now IMD's 'feels-like' index to capture actual heat impact

Apr 24, 2026 | 17:16 IST

A man eats ice cream while taking shelter under a roadside stall on a hot summer day in Varanasi on April 23 (Photo: AFP)

Index provides information on impact of humidity on high temperature

NAGPUR: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has introduced an experimental heat index aimed at better capturing the actual heat stress felt by people, particularly in regions like Nagpur and across Vidarbha, where perceived temperatures often exceed recorded values.

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Now IMD's 'feels-like' index to capture actual heat impact

Index provides information on impact of humidity on high temperature

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Now IMD's 'feels-like' index to capture actual heat impact

Index provides information on impact of humidity on high temperature

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