Central Kerala reels under sizzling heat

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Members of the Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi distribute watermelon juice at Broadway in Kochi on Friday.

Members of the Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi distribute watermelon juice at Broadway in Kochi on Friday. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT

Central Kerala is reeling under dry weather with the India Meteorological department (IMD) forecasting a maximum temperature of 38˚Celsius in Kottayam district and 37˚Celsius in Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, and Thrissur.

The region has of late been reporting an average maximum temperature of 35˚Celsius. However, the higher level of humidity makes the temperature “in effect around 45˚Celsius”, experts pointed out.

Published - April 18, 2026 02:31 am IST

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