KSDMA reported UV index levels above 8, indicating an orange alert, in Kottarakkara, Konni, Chengannur, Changanassery, and Munnar
KSDMA reported UV index levels above 8, indicating an orange alert, in Kottarakkara, Konni, Chengannur, Changanassery, and Munnar
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) on Sunday issued a public caution advisory after high ultraviolet (UV) index levels were recorded in the state over the past 24 hours.
According to data shared by KSDMA on Sunday, UV index levels above 8, denoting an orange alert, were reported at Kottarakkara in Kollam district, Konni in Pathanamthitta district, Chengannur in Alappuzha district, Changanassery in Kottayam district and Munnar in Idukki district. Similarly, a yellow alert,
corresponding to a UV index of 6-7, was reported at Kalamassery in Ernakulam district, Thrithala in Palakkad district, Ponnani in Malappuram district and Mananthavady in Wayanad district.
The advisory noted that UV index levels are generally higher in high-altitude and tropical regions, and that clear skies without clouds can also result in elevated UV exposure.It further said that areas near water bodies and sandy surfaces may experience higher UV intensity due to reflection of ultraviolet rays.
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