Extreme Weather Alert: Heatwave in Northwest and Central India, Storms in Northeast
Heatwave vs rain fury: Why NW, central India will bake for 5 days even as NE braces for fierce storms
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India faces a stark weather contrast as a heatwave persists in northwest and central regions, with temperatures soaring between 40-45 degrees Celsius, while the northeast braces for intense rainfall and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department warns of extreme conditions lasting several days.
- 01Heatwave conditions expected across northwest, central, and eastern India for four to five days.
- 02Temperatures have already reached 44.2 degrees Celsius in Banda, Uttar Pradesh.
- 03Northeast India will experience widespread rainfall and thunderstorms from April 22 to 26.
- 04Thundersqualls with wind speeds up to 70 km/h are forecasted for Assam and Meghalaya.
- 05Weather patterns influenced by multiple systems including a western disturbance and cyclonic circulations.
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India is currently experiencing extreme weather conditions, with a heatwave affecting northwest, central, and eastern regions for the next four to five days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that temperatures in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand have soared between 40 and 45 degrees Celsius, with Banda in Uttar Pradesh recording a peak of 44.2 degrees Celsius. The IMD warns that temperatures in northwest India could rise an additional three to five degrees Celsius until April 26. In contrast, the northeast is preparing for intense rainfall and thunderstorms, with widespread precipitation expected across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and other northeastern states from April 22 to 26. The IMD predicts thundersqualls in Assam and Meghalaya, with wind speeds reaching up to 70 km/h. This weather phenomenon is attributed to moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal and the influence of multiple atmospheric systems, including a western disturbance.
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The ongoing heatwave may lead to health risks such as heat exhaustion and dehydration, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. Conversely, the heavy rainfall in the northeast could lead to flooding and landslides, impacting local communities.
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