Queen of hill stations, Ooty records 29 degrees Celsius; Highest in four decades
May 01 2024, 01:50 PM ISTOoty, renowned for its cool climate, recently faced an unprecedented temperature surge, hitting 29°C, the highest since 1986. This spike, 5.4°C above average, prompted a heatwave warning in Tamil Nadu. Nationally, West Bengal and Jharkhand saw alarming temperatures, leading to an Orange Alert. Kerala's government initiated measures, including extended vacations in Palakkad, to cope with the heat.