The IMD has issued heatwave alerts for several regions.
The minimum temperature is as important as the maximum temperature, as cooler nights allow the body to recover and if the nights are unusually hot, higher temperatures will be reached earlier in the day and last for longer.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reports that heat waves have become longer, more frequent, and more severe due to climate change.
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