Consider the following statements about Heat Waves 1 Heat waves are conditions of abn...........

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Consider the following statements about Heat Waves

1. Heat waves are conditions of abnormally high temperatures and as per Indian Meteorological Department, departure of 5 degrees from the normal maximum temperature is regarded as heat wave.

2. Heat waves are a common phenomenon across the continental interiors of the country.

3. National Disaster Management Authority has no role to play in case of Heat waves.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

2 only

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Explanation:

Heat waves are known to cause dehydration, strokes and even deaths and several areas of India like the North Western regions, Telangana plateau etc. have been known to have severe heat waves.
NDMA has recently issued guidelines regarding Heat waves and hence statement 3 is wrong.