Delhi continues to toil under extreme heat as the national capital on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 29.4 degrees Celsius, 2.8 notches above the seasons' normal, the IMD said.
Though heatwaves continue to prevail in most parts of northern India, the situation is likely to improve gradually from May 30, 2024 onwards.
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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.
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The IMD has suggested drinking sufficient water and using ORS or homemade drinks such as lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, and buttermilk to stay hydrated.
The weather bureau official said Indore, Bhopal and Jabalpur saw mercury climbing to 43.1 degrees Celsius, 43 degrees Celsius and 41 degrees Celsius, respectively.
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The India Meteorological Department said the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle at 40 and 26 degrees Celsius in Delhi, respectively.
The scorching heatwave persisted in several areas of Rajasthan, notably Bikaner and Jodhpur, with Bikaner recording a high of 45.5 degrees Celsius. However, a new weather system brought changes, with Jaipur experiencing strong winds and clouds in the afternoon.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh also assured the citizens of the state that the government is taking necessary precautions to protect lives and properties and assist those who have been affected.
As the summer sun blazes relentlessly overhead, Bengaluru finds itself in the grip of a sweltering heatwave. Residents of the city, known for its moderate climate, now seek refuge from soaring temperatures that seem uncharacteristically intense.
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.
Earlier, a heat wave alert was issued in the southern and southern parts of the country till April 30. Severe heat wave conditions were precited till the mentioned date in several places like West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Heavy rains have been lashing the Kashmir Valley for the last 72 hours leading to the Jehlum River flowing close to the danger mark.
India is likely to experience above-normal rainfall during monsoon in 2024, IMD said on Monday. Positive Indian Ocean Dipole conditions are predicted during the monsoon season.
April, May, and June mark the peak of summer in the region, with temperatures expected to continue rising. Srivastava warned that next week could see temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius, further intensifying the heatwave.
Heatwaves have been predicted in many areas of central India, adjoining areas of northern plains, and south India. IMD has predicted above-maximum temperatures in the country from April to June.
The weatherman had also predicted light to medium rainfall in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and parts of Rajasthan mainly for March 1 and 2. In addition, thunderstorms and gusty winds along with hailstorms have also been predicted in isolated places for March 2.
The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 20 degrees Celsius, it said, adding that the humidity recorded at 95 percent at 8.30 am.
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