Consider the following statements about Heat Waves 1 As per IMD Heat Wave is to be de...........

Geography and Environment (RAS) World climates

Consider the following statements about Heat Waves

1. As per IMD, Heat Wave is to be declared when a place experiences a departure of 5 degree Celsius above the normal maximum temperature.

2. Heat Waves are a feature of coastal regions mainly.

3. Heat Waves are not recognised as a disaster by the National Disaster Management Agency

Select the correct answer using codes given below

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Coastal areas have the moderating maritime influence and hence do not register extreme temperatures. It is the continental interiors that experience extreme temperatures and heat waves.
NDMA recognises heat waves and has recently issued guidelines regarding it.