Severe Heatwave Predicted in Delhi and Northern India Next Week
Delhi temperature may touch 45 degrees Celsius next week as IMD predicts heatwave across north India
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Delhi is expected to experience a severe heatwave next week, with temperatures potentially reaching 45 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a prolonged heatwave starting May 18, affecting several northern states including Punjab and Haryana. Residents should prepare for above-normal temperatures and strong winds.
- 01Maximum temperatures in Delhi are predicted to range from 43°C to 45°C from May 18 to May 20.
- 02The IMD has indicated that minimum temperatures will also be above normal, ranging from 25°C to 27°C.
- 03Heatwave conditions are expected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi from May 18 to May 23.
- 04The rise in temperatures is attributed to a shift from easterlies to dry and hot northwesterly winds from central Pakistan and Rajasthan.
- 05Severe heatwave conditions are forecasted for isolated areas in Uttar Pradesh from May 19 to May 23.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for a severe heatwave in Delhi, predicting temperatures may soar to 45 degrees Celsius starting May 18. The forecast indicates that maximum temperatures will remain between 43°C and 45°C and minimum temperatures will be higher than normal, ranging from 25°C to 27°C. This heatwave is expected to persist until May 20, with strong surface winds reaching up to 40 kmph. The IMD has also forecasted heatwave conditions across several northern states, including Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, with temperatures expected to rise by 3-5°C. The shift in wind patterns from easterlies to hot northwesterly winds from central Pakistan and Rajasthan is contributing to this temperature increase. Additionally, severe heatwave conditions are anticipated in isolated parts of Uttar Pradesh from May 19 to May 23. Residents are advised to take precautions against the extreme heat, particularly during the daytime.
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Residents in Delhi and surrounding northern states should prepare for extreme heat, which may affect health and daily activities.
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