Q1. With reference to the Rajasthan heat wave situation on 23 May 2026, consider the following statements: 1. Sriganganagar recorded 46.5 degrees Celsius and emerged as the state's hottest city. 2. The IMD issued a Severe Heat Wave warning for isolated to some pockets of West Rajasthan during 24-29 May 2026. 3. Rajasthan is one of the 23 States/UTs operating Heat Action Plans under the National Framework for Heat Wave Management coordinated by the NDMA. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
All three statements are correct. On 23 May 2026, Sriganganagar recorded 46.5 degrees Celsius emerging as Rajasthan's hottest city; other cities like Phalodi, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Pilani, Churu, Kota and Alwar also crossed 44-45 degrees. The IMD issued a Severe Heat Wave warning for isolated to some pockets of West Rajasthan during 24-29 May 2026, with heat wave conditions over East Rajasthan during 23-29 May. Rajasthan is one of the 23 States/UTs operating Heat Action Plans under the National Framework for Heat Wave Management coordinated by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in partnership with the IMD and state authorities. The state government activated changed school timings, ORS, cooling shelters and heat stroke wards.