Heatwave Intensifies In North India, Rajasthan Crosses 50 Degree Celsius in Churu
Parts of north India are experiencing an extremely brutal heatwave with the temperature crossing 48 degrees Celsius. Delhi on Tuesday recorded the highest ever temperature with mercury reaching 49.9 degrees Celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted the heatwave to continue for another two days.
North Indian states like Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi are facing intense heatwaves with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius. Rajasthan continued to suffer a blistering heat wave for the 17th consecutive day on Tuesday. The mercury has touched the 50.5 degrees Celsius mark.
The maximum temperature remained almost 5 degrees above the normal for this season. The health officials confirmed the death of three due to the heavy heatstroke in Jaipur on Tuesday.
The weather office has issued a red alert for a heatwave for Wednesday and an orange alert for Tuesday and it is expected to witness a very slight drop in the temperature.
Maximum Temperatures (≥ 45°C)/Heat wave Stations over Northwest India dated 28-05-2024 pic.twitter.com/0NTMwo9ZIW
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 28, 2024
There is a glimmer of hope that the national capital may receive very light rain on Friday and Saturday.
The maximum temperature recorded in Delhi was recorded at Mungeshpur and Narela – 49.9 degrees Celsius, which was 9 degrees above normal.
The heatwave condition in Rajasthan intensified with Churu recording the highest temperature at 50.5 degrees Celsius.
Haryana’s Sirsa topped by reaching 50.3 degrees Celsius. Hisae recorded 49.3 degrees Celsius.Punjab’s Bhatinda also recorded a maximum temperature of 49.3 degrees Celsius.
Explaining the reason behind the scorching heat, Mahesh Palawat, the vice President of Meteorology and Climate Change at Skymet Weather said, “In open areas with vacant land, there is increased radiation. Direct sunlight and lack of shade make these regions exceptionally hot.” As the wind blows from the west, it affects these areas first and the temperature rises rapidly, he added.
