Red Alert In Kerala's Palakkad After Detection Of High UV Rays, Advisory Issued
The KSDMA has advised people to be extra careful while heading out of home, asking them to use sunglasses, umbrella to avoid direct heat exposure.
A red alert has been issued for Palakkad district of Kerala after the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) detected intense ultraviolet radiation on Thursday. Locals have been advised to take proper safety measures to avoid probable health risks.
According to an official release, the level of the ultraviolet radiation was recorded at 11 when it was measured through the ultraviolet (UV) meters installed at Thrithala and Ponnani for Palakkad and Malappuram districts.
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The KSDMA has also asked people to wear cotton clothes and use a hat to avoid getting sunburn or get exposed to any skin disease. People working outdoors, including fishermen in both sea and inland waters, individuals in water transport, bikers, tourists, and those with skin or eye conditions, cancer, or weakened immune systems, should take extra precautions.
It advised locals to use sunglasses, hat and umbrella while heading out of their homes to ignore direct sun exposure. The KSDMA also asked people to minimise direct exposure to sunlight during these hours as much as possible.
The district recorded the highest UV index between 10 am and 3 pm, according to the official release.
Tropical areas and high-altitude locations often experience strong UV radiation. The UV index can remain high even under clear skies. Additionally, reflective surfaces such as water and sand can amplify UV exposure, the release stated.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), UV radiation levels are categorised based on their intensity. A UV index of 0-2 is considered low, while 3-5 falls under the moderate category. Levels between 6-7 are classified as high, and 8-10 are rated as very high. Any UV index of 11 or above is considered extreme, posing significant health risks.
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