Heatwave as temperatures: The summer season is at a peak in India with the mercury simmering over 44°C in northern and central parts of the country. Delhi’s Najafgarh recorded the highest maximum temperature of 46.2°C on Monday.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Narela and Pitampura recorded 45.3°C and 45.8°C respectively, while Ayanagar recorded 44.4°C and Palam recorded 44.2°C.
In view of the high temperatures, the weather office issued a heatwave alert on Monday for northern India.
IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy said, “We have issued a heatwave alert for south Haryana, Delhi, south Uttar Pradesh, north Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal. Tomorrow, a heatwave alert is not given for any place other than Jharkhand.”
IMD on Monday said that there might be some relief from the heatwave in the coming days as the weather department suggested that the heatwave may subside from Tuesday (May 23). Besides, some downpour is likely in Delhi from Wednesday (May 24), a PTI report said.
According to the weather office, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh may witness rainy days over the next two days due to a western disturbance. The weather department said that thunder squalls and strong gusty winds can be expected over Uttarakhand and Delhi from Wednesday.
