The combination of heatwaves and humidity make body’s cooling mechanisms less effective, leading to a higher risk of heat-related illnesses
Here's how IMD calculates Humidity
Wet bulb technique
Wet bulb techniques are methods used to measure or control humidity and temperature in contexts like meteorology
What is it?
The wet bulb temperature is the lowest temperature that can be reached by evaporating water into the air at a constant pressure
Crucial metric
Wet bulb technique is an important metric for understanding how comfortable or stressful the environmental conditions can be for humans and animals.
How to conduct?
The process involves wrapping a thermometer bulb with a wet cloth and allowing the water to evaporate. Evaporation causes thermometer to cool and display wet bulb temperature
Safe humidity limit
As per a study conducted in 2010, a wet bulb temperature of 35 degree Celsius is safe, but beyond that can cause damage to human health