Amid rising temperatures and elevated ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels across Kerala, Health Minister Veena George has issued a statewide heatwave alert, urging residents to adopt strict precautions against heat-related illnesses, reported the IANS.

The Health Department has highlighted that the UV index is particularly severe between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., making direct sun exposure during these hours especially dangerous. Prolonged exposure may lead to conditions such as sunstroke and heat exhaustion, with authorities emphasising that prevention remains the most effective safeguard, the news agency reported.