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2. Consider the following statements regarding heat waves according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).
1. A heat wave is declared for hilly regions when the maximum temperature of a station touches at least 40 degrees Celsius.
2. Heatwave is declared when the departure from normal temperature is by 4.5 to 6.4 degrees Celsius.