Q1. Consider the following statements about IMD's severe heatwave alert for Rajasthan issued on April 23, 2026: 1) Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Phalodi, Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar were placed under severe heatwave warning. 2) Minimum temperatures across Rajasthan were running about 1.6 to 3.0 degrees Celsius below normal. 3) The Rajasthan SDMA activated district heat-action plans in response. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Phalodi, Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar were among the districts named under severe heatwave warning, and the Rajasthan SDMA along with the Department of Health activated district heat-action plans, modified school timings and expanded ORS and drinking-water support. Statement 2 is incorrect because minimum temperatures were running 1.6 to 3.0 degrees Celsius ABOVE normal (warm nights), not below normal.