Delhi-Noida is burning with intense heat, a cyclone is about to hit Bengal, the mood of the weather has changed across the country.

Yellow alert for heat wave in Delhi
The maximum temperature in Delhi on Friday was recorded at 41.7 degrees Celsius, one degree above the season's normal. The weather department has issued a 'yellow' alert for Saturday, during which the maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature is expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius. However, heat wave is not likely during this period. The IMD has forecast clear skies on Saturday with surface winds at a speed of 25 to 35 kmph during the day.

Severe heat will continue in Jammu and Kashmir for the next five days
The Meteorological Department said on Friday that the heat wave is likely to continue in Jammu and Kashmir for the next five days. On Thursday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 32.2 degrees Celsius in Srinagar, 22 in Gulmarg and 27.3 degrees Celsius in Pahalgam. Ganderbal town in central Kashmir was the hottest in the valley on Thursday, where the maximum temperature was 33.3 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature in Jammu city was 40.1 degrees, Katra 36.4, Batote 29.9, Banihal 29.8 and Bhaderwah 32.6 degrees. The Meteorological Department said that the heat is likely to continue in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 5 days. In the advisory issued by the Meteorological Department, farmers have been asked to continue agricultural work. The advisory said, “Severe heat is likely to continue in the plains of Jammu division and Kashmir division during the next 5 days.

Scorching heat in Madhya Pradesh, heatwave scorches people
With the increase in the heat of the sun in Madhya Pradesh, the havoc of heat wave is also increasing, the temperature has crossed 46 degrees Celsius. At present, a large part of the state is not going to get relief from heat and heat wave. The Meteorological Department has predicted cloudy weather at some places in the coming days. At the end of May, the heat is showing its full force in the state. The situation is such that fans start blowing hot air from the morning itself, the intensity of the sun is affecting the lives of people. There is a possibility of increase in disease due to increasing heat and temperature and its effect is also visible in many parts. According to the Meteorological Department, there is an area of ​​​​cyclonic winds over Rajasthan, due to which western winds are effective in Indore and Ujjain divisions of Nimar-Malwa. Due to this, there is an effect of heat wave in some districts. Along with Gwalior-Chambal, there is more effect of heat in Nimar-Malwa. The Meteorological Department has predicted the effect of heat wave in Gwalior, Morena, Sheopur Kalan, Bhind, Shivpuri, Datia, Niwari, Ratlam and Dhar in the coming days. At the same time, there may be clouds in some parts of the state, which will provide some relief from the heat in those areas.

'Red alert' for severe heat in many districts of Rajasthan
On Thursday, night temperatures were recorded above 30 degrees Celsius in many parts of Rajasthan. The temperature in Bikaner was 36.8 degrees Celsius last night. The severe heat in the state has disrupted life. Where in most parts the maximum and minimum temperatures have been recorded two to five degrees Celsius above normal. The maximum temperature in Barmer was recorded at 48.8 degrees Celsius on Thursday. The Meteorological Department has issued a 'red alert' due to the forecast of severe heat in many districts of the state for the next three days. The Meteorological Department has predicted severe heat in many districts of the state for the next few days.

Cyclone Ramal alert in West Bengal
IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mohapatra said, “A low pressure area developed over the Bay of Bengal this morning… It has started moving slowly in a north, north-easterly direction. As it starts moving north tomorrow, it will intensify into a cyclonic storm by midnight of 26 May. Wind speed is likely to remain strong over north and south Bengal and wind speed will be highest over East Medinipur districts, Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over coastal areas of north Odisha on 26-27 May. Heavy rainfall is possible at isolated places… All northeastern states will receive rain and there is a warning of excessive rainfall in some areas…”

Demand for electricity in the country broke records
Due to the scorching heat in different parts of the country, the maximum demand for electricity reached 236.59 GW on Thursday, which is the highest this season. Electricity consumption is increasing due to the increased use of air conditioners and coolers in homes and offices to get relief from the heat. According to the data released by the Ministry of Power, the maximum demand for electricity or the maximum supply during the day was recorded at 236.59 GW on Thursday, which is the highest in the summer season this year. Earlier on Wednesday, May 22, the maximum demand for electricity in this session had reached a high of 235.06 GW. The highest power consumption record so far is 243.27 GW in September 2023. But given the scorching heat this year, this record is likely to be broken. The Ministry of Power has estimated the maximum demand for electricity to reach 260 GW this summer.