Delhi Faces Severe Heatwave: Orange Alert Issued as Temperatures Soar
Delhi weather today: IMD warns of severe heatwave for 5 days as capital records warmest May night in 14 years, issues orange alert
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Delhi and its surrounding regions are experiencing extreme heatwave conditions, with temperatures expected to reach up to 46 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the next five days, warning residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. The city recorded its warmest May night in nearly 14 years, with a minimum temperature of 31.9 degrees Celsius.
- 01The IMD has upgraded its warning from yellow to orange due to extreme heat conditions.
- 02Residents are advised to avoid outdoor activities during peak hours and stay hydrated.
- 03Temperatures in Delhi are expected to remain above 43 degrees Celsius throughout the week.
- 04The last record for the warmest May night was 32.5 degrees Celsius on May 26, 2012.
- 05Uttar Pradesh's Banda recorded the highest temperature in the country at 48 degrees Celsius.
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Delhi is currently facing severe heatwave conditions, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that temperatures could reach 46 degrees Celsius on May 21 and 22. An orange alert has been issued for the next five days, indicating the need for residents to take precautions against potential heat-related illnesses. The IMD has advised against outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours and emphasized the importance of staying hydrated. The city has also recorded its warmest May night in nearly 14 years, with a minimum temperature of 31.9 degrees Celsius, which is significantly above normal levels. The last time such a high minimum temperature was recorded in May was in 2012. The IMD forecasts that temperatures will remain uncomfortably high, with little relief expected until at least May 26. Other regions in northern India, including Punjab and Haryana, are also experiencing similar extreme temperatures, with Banda in Uttar Pradesh recording the highest temperature in the country at 48 degrees Celsius.
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Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses, especially vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.
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