Kerala's Palakkad On Red Alert As UV Rays Hit 'High' Levels
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kerala's Palakkad On Red Alert As UV Rays Hit 'High' Levels

ABP News  

Kerala State Disaster Management Authority declared a red alert in Kerala's Palakkad district on Thursday after detecting high levels of ultraviolet radiation. The ultraviolet radiation level in the district has been recorded at an index of 11, measured through the ultraviolet meters installed at Thrithala and Ponnani for Palakkad and Malappuram districts, an official release said here Thursday. The KSDMA has warned the public to take adequate safety precautions as prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause sunburn, skin diseases, eye diseases, and other health problems. Those engaged in outdoor work, fishermen engaged in sea and inland fishing, those involved in water transport, bikers, tourists, people with skin diseases, eye diseases, cancer patients, and other groups with weakened immune systems should be especially cautious.

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With high ultraviolet index reported over parts of Kerala, concerns rise over health impacts
1 week, 5 days ago

With high ultraviolet index reported over parts of Kerala, concerns rise over health impacts

The Hindu  

Several districts in Kerala have been reporting a high ultraviolet index, which is the level of UV radiation from the sun on a scale of one to 11, over the past few days, raising concerns about its possible health impacts. The impacts on the body T. Jayakrishnan, public health expert, says that high exposure to UV rays may lead to …

Kerala issues red alert in Palakkad for extreme UV levels, health risks flagged
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kerala issues red alert in Palakkad for extreme UV levels, health risks flagged

India Today  

The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has declared a red alert in Palakkad district after detecting extremely high levels of ultraviolet radiation. Officials recorded a UV index of 11 using meters installed at Thrithala and Ponnani in Palakkad and Malappuram districts, according to an official statement released on Thursday. A UV index of 11 falls in the extreme category, posing …

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