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Intense Heatwave Returns to North India with Temperatures Soaring to 46 Degrees
After A Brief Respite, Heatwave Makes A Comeback, North India To Boil At 45 Degrees From Monday
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Starting June 8, large parts of north and central India, including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, and Uttar Pradesh, are expected to experience a heatwave with temperatures reaching between 42 and 46 degrees Celsius. Relief is anticipated by June 13 due to a western disturbance bringing moisture and possible rainfall.
- 01Temperatures in north and central India are forecasted to rise sharply, peaking around June 10 and 11.
- 02The heatwave is driven by hot, dry northwesterly winds from the Thar Desert and a high-pressure ridge causing warm air subsidence.
- 03The India Meteorological Department defines a heatwave when temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius, or 45 degrees Celsius regardless of normal values.
- 04Areas particularly affected include west Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand region, likely meeting heatwave criteria.
- 05Relief from the heat is expected around June 13 with a western disturbance bringing moisture and cloud cover.
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Beginning June 8, a significant heatwave is set to affect large regions of north and central India, including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, and Uttar Pradesh. Daytime temperatures are predicted to soar between 42 and 46 degrees Celsius, with the peak occurring around June 10 and 11. This extreme heat is largely attributed to persistent hot and dry northwesterly winds, which transport heat from the Thar Desert and surrounding arid regions. Additionally, a high-pressure ridge is settling over the area, which compresses and heats the air while suppressing cloud formation, creating a heat dome effect. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates that temperatures reaching 42 to 46 degrees Celsius will likely meet the criteria for a heatwave, particularly in west Rajasthan and Bundelkhand. However, some relief is anticipated by June 13, as a western disturbance is expected to bring moisture and cloud cover, potentially lowering temperatures and providing some respite from the heat.
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Residents in north and central India should prepare for extreme heat conditions that can affect health and daily activities.
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