Thiruvananthapuram: High-temperature warning in Kasaragod and Kannur districts of the state. According to the Central Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature is likely to rise by 3 degrees to 5 degrees Celsius.
The maximum temperature in these districts is likely to rise from 36 degree Celsius to 39 degrees Celsius. The State Disaster Management Authority has also issued precautionary instructions for the public because of the increasing summer heat in the state.
Meanwhile, the working hours of outside workers have been rescheduled till April 30 due to the rising temperature in the state during the day. The decision was made keeping in mind the risk of sunburn.
Working hours are fixed at eight hours from 7 am to 7 pm. The Labor Commissioner informed that the rescheduling will be such that shifts will end at noon and start at 3 pm for shift workers.
Areas not prone to sun damage above 3000 feet above sea level are exempted from the purview of this order.
