Kanpur: Citizens of Kanpur are being asked to remain alert due to the heat wave, as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and weather department of CSA University, Kanpur, have predicted forecast of heat wave conditions with strong wind for the next five days.The city experienced another hot day on Thursday, with the maximum temperature recorded at 42.2°C, which is 2.8°C above normal. The day was almost dry due to the maximum relative humidity being recorded at 44%, leading to excessive sun heat. Experts have stated that low relative humidity can adversely affect the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract in humans.The minimum relative humidity was noted at 25%, which is considered unfavourable.

The velocity of North Western winds was 4.4 kms per hour, bringing no relief from the hot climate.Sunil Pandey, weather scientist at CSA university, stated that mercury is likely to rise on Friday. The sky will remain clear and cloudless. He advised residents to keep children indoors and protect them and elders from exposure to open climatic conditions during the day. tnnKanpur: Citizens of Kanpur are being asked to remain alert due to the heat wave, as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and weather department of CSA University, Kanpur, have predicted forecast of heat wave conditions with strong wind for the next five days.

The city experienced another hot day on Thursday, with the maximum temperature recorded at 42.2°C, which is 2.8°C above normal. The day was almost dry due to the maximum relative humidity being recorded at 44%, leading to excessive sun heat. Experts have stated that low relative humidity can adversely affect the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract in humans.The minimum relative humidity was noted at 25%, which is considered unfavourable.

The velocity of North Western winds was 4.4 kms per hour, bringing no relief from the hot climate.Sunil Pandey, weather scientist at CSA university, stated that mercury is likely to rise on Friday. The sky will remain clear and cloudless. He advised residents to keep children indoors and protect them and elders from exposure to open climatic conditions during the day. tnn