Strange
goings-on in India
Heat
Wave in Kerala? Plants, Trees Charred in Coastal Areas
Despite
heavy rains, Kerala seems to be witnessing strange heat waves and
firestorms in some parts.
26
June, 2015
People
in the state have been reporting heat waves, because of which plants
and trees charred in Kannur, Kozhikode and Alappuzha coastal
regions. Local reports suggest that similar incidents were initially
reported from Koyilandy, Thikodi, Iringal, Kottakal, Koyavalappu and
Maradu areas.
"Even
though there is rain, it is really hot these days due to this heat
wave. Plants and trees are also seen burnt after the storm and this
is the first time we are experiencing such a phenomenon," a
local resident said.
Revenue
authorities have reportedly visited the affected areas and have taken
photographs to understand the reasons behind this occurrence.
However,
as the state meteorological department officials could not find a
possible reason for this, they have approached the state
disaster management authority to get a scientific explanation of this
unusual environmental phenomenon.
"We
are yet to find out an exact reason for the phenomenon. But,
considering the primary indications, it is assumed that the incidents
were not connected with acid rain effect or heat wave. We can give a
scientific explanation only after a detailed study," Kerala
State Disaster Management Authority member-scientist Sekhar Lukose
Kuriakose told PTI.
He
also said that the chances of heat wave were less as it is monsoon
season in the state.
"Places
like Palakkad are more prone to such phenomenon in the state during
summer season," Kuriakose dded.
Plants found 'burned' in Chellanam too http://t.co/4wa0sAqjsK pic.twitter.com/qS4v3Nlrpt
— Manorama Online (@manoramaonline) June 25, 2015
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