The scorching heat of May is breaking all records one after another. May has been so hot after 12 years. The average maximum temperature this month reached 41.4 degrees. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave alert in 10 states of the country.
A yellow heatwave alert has been issued for Bihar, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, western Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha. The Meteorological Department has predicted severe heatwave in Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and some parts of Odisha.
The Meteorological Department has said that the heatwave conditions will reduce in northwest and central India from May 31. The Meteorological Department has predicted heat in different areas of Konkan and Goa from May 30 to June 1. Heat wave has been prevailing in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh since May 18. At the same time, the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in the northeastern states.
Heat wave alert issued in Delhi today
The Meteorological Department has given news of relief for northwest India and the National Capital Region Delhi-NCR due to the western disturbance. IMD said in a statement that the effect of the upcoming western disturbance is going to be seen here. Due to the southwest wind blowing from the Arabian Sea towards northwest India, rain or storm conditions may occur. Due to this, the temperature may drop slightly. The scorching heat will reduce during the next 2-3 days. However, the Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heat wave for Delhi on Thursday.
Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely in few parts of Bihar and heatwave conditions very likely in isolated pockets Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Jharkhand and Odisha on 31st May, 2024. pic.twitter.com/6QqEDo4dHF
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 30, 2024
There will be relief from scorching heat in Rajasthan
Talking about Rajasthan, the highest temperature in the country has been recorded here for the past few days. The temperature has crossed 50 at many places. At the same time, people seem to be getting some relief from the scorching heat. A drop in temperature has been recorded in many areas. The Meteorological Department has said that the temperature may come down further in the next 24 hours. A new western disturbance is going to enter here. Due to this, a period of thunderstorms and rain may be seen. However, strong dusty winds may also blow in some areas of the state for the next four-five days.
There is a possibility of heavy rain in these states
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in the northeastern states. The Meteorological Department said that heavy rains may occur in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during the next 5 days. Today (May 31, 2024) heavy rains may occur in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
Let us tell you that the southwest monsoon has knocked in Kerala and has advanced to most parts of Northeast India. The Meteorological Department has also predicted heavy rains in Andaman and Nicobar Islands from May 31 to June 2 and in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka from June 1 to June 3.
