Severe Heatwave Hits North and Central India; Alerts Issued for Multiple States
Heatwave scorches north, central India; alert issued for UP, Delhi
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India is experiencing a severe heatwave, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing alerts across north and central regions, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. A red alert has been declared for 10 districts in Uttar Pradesh, while Delhi is under an orange alert, with temperatures expected to remain high until May 27.
- 01Banda, Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest temperature in India at 47.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday.
- 02The IMD has issued a red alert for 10 districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Banda and Prayagraj, due to severe heatwave conditions.
- 03Delhi's minimum temperature was recorded at 29.3 degrees Celsius, which is 2.6 degrees above normal.
- 04An orange alert is in effect for Delhi, forecasting heatwave conditions until May 27.
- 05Rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in parts of northeast and southern India, with heavy rainfall predicted in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on May 22 and 24.
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India is currently grappling with extreme heat, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heatwave to severe heatwave conditions across various states, including Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Andhra Pradesh. A red alert has been issued for 10 districts in Uttar Pradesh, warning residents of severe heat, with Banda recording the highest temperature in the country at 47.6 degrees Celsius. In Delhi, the minimum temperature has settled at 29.3 degrees Celsius, prompting an orange alert for heatwave conditions expected to last until May 27. Other states, including Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, are also likely to experience intense heat. Meanwhile, regions in northeast and southern India are anticipated to receive rainfall and thunderstorms, with heavy rain expected in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on May 22 and 24. The IMD predicts no significant change in maximum temperatures across most parts of the country until May 27.
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Residents in affected regions may experience health issues related to the extreme heat, necessitating increased vigilance and preparedness.
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