Heatwave Likely To Continue Over Parts Of North India: IMD
As scorching temperatures continue to rise in northwest India, there seems to be no respite any time soon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions to persist across parts of North India. However, the temperature is expected to gradually decrease in some regions.
Several parts of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, and Haryana-Chandigarh have been undergoing heatwave conditions. Other states, such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and northern Madhya Pradesh are also experiencing sweltering heat.
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While the national capital expects some temporary relief with scattered rains and dust storms forecasted on Wednesday, blistering heat is expected to continue.
Isolated pockets in northwest Rajasthan, Gangetic West Bengal, Jammu, Odisha, Jharkhand, and northeast and northwest Madhya Pradesh have also reported heatwave conditions.
On June 17, Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj recorded the highest temperature in the nation, at over 47.6 degrees Celsius.
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) recorded the Highest Maximum Temperature of 47.6°C over the country on 17th June 2024.#maximumtemperature #prayagraj #uttarpradesh #heatwave@moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNational @airnewsalerts @RailMinIndia @DDNewslive @NHAI_Official pic.twitter.com/zvPeqBRvT6
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 17, 2024
The tourist spot, Dehradun, recorded a maximum temperature of 43.1 degrees Celsius. Even hill towns such as Pauri and Nainital have been witnessing heatwaves with little to no rainfall over the past three months. Himachal Pradesh’s Una recorded a maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees on Tuesday.
Observed Maximum Temperature Dated 18.06.2024#maximumtemperature #heatwave@moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNational @airnewsalerts @RailMinIndia @DDNewslive @NHAI_Official pic.twitter.com/gEQd7EqK0P
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 18, 2024
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As demands for electricity soar due to air conditioners, coolers, and fans running constantly, Indian engineers have warned of the possibility of prolonged power outages in the northern region. According to a Guardian report, sales of air conditioners and air coolers have risen by 40–50 percent compared to last year.
Several parts of India have been undergoing heatwave conditions since May. Meanwhile, the IMD observed heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas in Tamil Nadu and heavy rainfall in some areas in Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka.
The monsoon is expected to make its way into some regions in Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand over the next three to four days.
