Though heatwaves continue to prevail in most parts of northern India, the situation is likely to improve gradually from May 30, 2024 onwards.
Cloudy skies and a significant temperature drop have brought relief to Pune, with maximum temperatures recently falling to around 30-31 °C, down from the usual 38-41 °C. Anupam Kashyapi, former head of weather forecasting at the IMD, attributes this cool spell to a moisture influx from Cyclone Remal.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that Cyclone 'Remal' has downgraded from a severe cyclonic storm to a cyclonic storm and is expected to further weaken into a deep depression.
After weeks of facing severe heatwaves, the Indian Meteorological Department has announced that Northwest and Central India are expected to get relief from May 30 due to western disturbances.
The cyclone centred in Bay of Bengal is moving towards north and would make a landfall by midnight. However, the rainfall has already started in the coastal areas which would intensify in coming hours.
As Remal cyclone is expected to make landfall by midnight, the IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has said that the rainfall has started around Sagar Island area and the rainfall is expected to exceed 25 cm. Meanwhile, the IMD has also issued rainfall alerts in Northeast and Bengal for upcoming days.
Cyclone Remal: This is the first cyclone of the pre-monsoon season in the Bay of Bengal. It has been named Remal, a name given by Oman according to the naming system for cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region.
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.
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.
As widespread rains continue to lash several parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Idukki and Pathanamthitta districts, predicting extremely heavy rainfall in both. Watch to know more!
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.
Large parts of North India, including Delhi and Haryana, grappled with severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures soaring beyond 45 degrees Celsius. Najafgarh in Delhi recorded the nation's highest temperature at a scorching 47.4 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday announced the onset of the Southwest Monsoon, marking a significant event for India's agriculture-dependent economy. The monsoon has reached the Nicobar Islands and the South Andaman Sea.
The IMD on Sunday said, "Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely over many parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi and Rajasthan."
This year, the Meteorological Department has forecast 'above normal' rainfall across the country for the upcoming season.
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.
Meanwhile, with just few weeks left for onset of monsoon, the Dakshina Kannada district administration has got down to work ahead of the monsoon season (June to August) by beginning preparations to tackle various rain-related issues.
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