Embarrassing Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion in CNN article

In this story on CNN discussing heat waves in India, we see an example of quite possibly the worst mix-up with units that I have ever seen:

Quote:

Originally Posted by CNN When the heat rises The Indian government declares a heat wave when temperatures reach at least 4.5 degrees Celsius (40 Fahrenheit) above the "normal" temperature for that area for at least two days. A heat wave becomes "severe" when temperatures climb to 6.4 degrees Celsius (43 Fahrenheit) above normal for at least two days.

They actually did not understand the difference between an absolute temperature reading and a difference in temperature with respect to C to F conversion. :boggled:

A difference of 4.5 C is not the same as a difference of 40 F. Not even close!