Amid the prevailing heatwaves across the India, soaring temperatures are stressing power grids, depleting water reserves, and posing severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations and outdoor workers.
Days before the onset of the southwest monsoon, Kerala is witnessing spells of heavy and widespread rains. The rains have caused huge damage to houses and agricultural produces. Earlier on May 23, 4 people lost their lives in torrential rains.
Meanwhile, this comes after five people reportedly died due to suspected heat stroke in the state on Thursday as well.
Warm night conditions were observed in some parts of Punjab, Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh and West Rajasthan. Yesterday, the highest maximum temperature of over 48 degrees was reported in Rajasthan's Barmer.
Amid the prevailing heatwaves across the India, soaring temperatures are stressing power grids, depleting water reserves, and posing severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations and outdoor workers.
Heatwave update: IMD said the prevailing conditions are a cause of concern for vulnerable people such as infants, elderly and those with chronic diseases. It has suggested them to avoid heat exposure and dehydration by drinking sufficient water, consume ORS and homemade drinks like lemon water etc.
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.
The IMD on Sunday said, "Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely over many parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi and Rajasthan."
The local authorities, including PWD are at alert citing the incessant rainfalls in Kanyakumari and parts of Tamil Nadu. Yesterday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
Delhi Weather Update: Significantly, for Sunday, May 19, the IMD predicted the maximum and minimum temperatures to reach around 44 and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Weather update: The World Weather Attribution group said that heatwaves intensified by climate change are making life much tougher for people living across Asia. IMD had warned of extreme heat in India during April-June period, coinciding with seven-phase Lok Sabha elections which end on June 1.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Mumbai has issued a weather alert, forecasting a thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and moderate spells of rain in parts of the city. The weather event is expected to occur within the next 3–4 hours.
In the last few days, there were heavy rains in many areas of Maharashtra. The Meteorological Department had also issued guidelines for Raigarh and Marathwada last week, but this afternoon suddenly strong winds started blowing in Mumbai followed by the light rain.
Economists question whether this signifies a new volatile phase in the fight against inflation, with the IMD offering no respite from the blistering temperatures. Aside from health concerns, experts highlight the threat to agricultural output, potentially worsening inflationary pressures.
Indian Meteorological Department chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told that prolonged days of heat waves are witnessed across the country because of the absence of thunderstorms and a persisting anticyclone at lower levels over the west central Bay of Bengal.
A scorching heatwave blankets vast swathes of India as Lok Sabha elections progress, posing challenges in regions slated for upcoming phases. IMD warnings extend to Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and parts of Jharkhand, with intense heat forecasted.
Weather update: A scorching heatwave continues to grip most parts of the country, with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius in several states, prompting red alerts in Odisha and West Bengal.
Ten to 20 days of heatwave days are expected against a normal of four to eight in the entire April-June period in India this year. Some other places may witness up to 20 days of heatwave, the weather man predicted.
IMD has issued predictions of a continued increase in temperature across eastern India, with temperatures expected to reach up to 44 degrees Celsius.
The National Capital Region experienced cooler temperatures on April 14 following weekend rains, providing relief from the heat.
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