Delhi Faces Severe Heatwave with 45°C Temperatures; Relief Expected Soon
Delhi weather alert: IMD issues yellow alert for 45°C heatwave; check relief date and monsoon update
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Delhi is currently experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 45°C, prompting a Yellow Alert from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Relief is anticipated starting May 29 due to an incoming Western Disturbance, although the arrival of the southwest monsoon is delayed until early June.
- 01The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for Delhi due to expected daytime highs of 45°C.
- 02Nighttime temperatures in Delhi are consistently around 28°C, contributing to the warm night effect.
- 03The Nautapa period, characterized by high solar radiation, is causing extreme heat across North India, with Banda, Uttar Pradesh, recording 47.4°C.
- 04A Western Disturbance is expected to bring relief starting May 29, leading to potential cloud cover and thunderstorms.
- 05The southwest monsoon's arrival over mainland India is delayed, now forecasted between June 1 and June 4.
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Delhi is currently enduring a severe heatwave, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) maintaining a Yellow Alert as temperatures are expected to peak at 45°C. The heatwave is particularly intense during the Nautapa period, which is known for high solar radiation, and has left many areas in North India, including Banda in Uttar Pradesh, reporting extreme temperatures above 45°C. The persistent nighttime temperatures of 28°C exacerbate the situation, creating a warm night effect in urban areas. However, relief is on the horizon, as the IMD predicts a Western Disturbance will arrive on May 29, bringing cloud cover and potential thunderstorms that could lower temperatures. Despite this, the onset of the southwest monsoon has been delayed, with the new forecast indicating it may reach the mainland between June 1 and June 4.
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Residents of Delhi and surrounding areas are facing extreme heat conditions that can affect health and daily activities.
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