Heavy rainfall in Delhi brought much-needed relief from the recent heatwave, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more showers throughout the day. The rain is expected to continue in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and Gurugram.
Along with the State government, Centre also stepped up preparations to deal with emerging situations in the wake of rising heatstroke cases. The officials have been asked to ensure the dissemination of the National Action Plan on Heat Related Illnesses to all districts and strengthen preparedness.
The rain came when people in Delhi-NCR and other northern states were reeling under a severe heatwave which claimed several lives prompting the Centre to issue guidelines to provide relief to common people.
As many as five people have lost their lives in a day due to heatstroke in Delhi. The deceased were admitted to Safdarjung Hospital.
This year, Delhi's peak power demand has touched new levels as the scorching heatwave is augmenting cooling load. As per Discom officials, Delhi’s peak power demand has crossed 8,000 MW eight times since May 22.
Two separate incidents of air conditioning units exploding and causing fires were reported in Delhi NCR amid severe heatwave conditions. Meanwhile, fire officials advise regular AC maintenance to prevent further incidents.
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The passengers were reportedly kept without AC for 8 hours in the delayed flight at the Delhi Airport amid a sweltering heatwave in the national capital. After flyers expressed their anguish, they were deplaned and asked to come the next day for take-off.
As temperatures soar, the national capital is experiencing a troubling rise in fire-related incidents. The Delhi Fire Services are now receiving over 200 calls per day, a number unprecedented in at least the last 10 years.
The maximum temperature is likely to cross 46 degrees Celsius in many parts of the city. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department said heatwave conditions are expected to persist in Delhi for the next few days.
Experts say outdoor workers, the elderly, and children are at higher risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke as temperatures are set to rise further in the coming days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast ongoing heatwave conditions with severe levels in some areas, issuing a red alert for the next four days. Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 44 to 47 degrees Celsius.
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The IMD officials have urged people to stay hydrated and avoid direct exposure to the sun, while also asking authorities to take necessary measures to ensure the safety of vulnerable populations. However, we have mentioned a few other necessary tips to stay safe.
A prolonged and intense spell of heat wave scorched swathes of east, northeast, and southern peninsular India in April, prompting health warnings from government agencies and some states to suspend in-person classes in schools.
The India Meteorological Department said the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle at 40 and 26 degrees Celsius in Delhi, respectively.
Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level meeting today (June 20) to review preparedness amid the ongoing heatwave across the country.
Delhi likely to witness hotter days ahead with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting clear skies and dry weather over the next few days.
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