New Delhi: The entire North India including the capital Delhi is suffering from the heat these days. At many places the temperature has crossed 45 degrees. The strong sunlight and heat throughout the day has increased the problems of the people. People are also falling ill due to heat wave. Experts are advising to leave the house less. Although there has been some relief from the heat due to the strong winds blowing in Delhi-NCR since Wednesday, the heat wave still continues. While it is scorching heat in North India, it is raining heavily in the southern states. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of severe heat and heat wave in the states of North India for the next five days. Western Rajasthan is experiencing maximum heat at this time, Eastern Rajasthan, Gujarat and Western Madhya Pradesh are badly affected. Worrying heat conditions also persist in Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Heat wave has been going on in Gujarat since May 15, while in Saurashtra and Kutch since May 16 and in Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan since May 17.
The heat is bothering me even at nightNight temperatures also remain high in some parts of Rajasthan, while day temperatures are expected to remain between 44 and 48 degrees Celsius in many areas of Rajasthan. According to the IMD, temperatures will remain slightly lower in Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Temperatures are expected to remain between 40 and 44 degrees Celsius at some places in western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha and central Maharashtra. Temperatures are 2-4 degrees Celsius above normal in Punjab, Saurashtra, Kutch, Haryana and some areas of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Temperatures are likely to rise further by 2-3 degrees Celsius in central India and Maharashtra in the next five days.
Where is the highest temperature in the country?
- Barmer (Rajasthan) – 48.0
- Sirsa (Haryana) – 47.7
- Bathinda (Airport) (Punjab) – 46.6
- Kandla (Gujarat) – 46.1
- Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) – 45.0
- Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) – 45.0
- Akola (Maharashtra) – 44.8
- Una (Himachal Pradesh) – 43.0
- Nuapada (Odisha) – 43.0
Heat wave alert for next five days
The weather department has issued a heat wave alert for the next five days. According to IMD, there is a possibility of heat wave in some areas of Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and North-Eastern Madhya Pradesh from 23rd to 26th May. At the same time, similar weather is expected in Western Madhya Pradesh and Delhi on May 22 and 23. Heat wave may prevail in Vidarbha from 23rd to 26th May, in Eastern Uttar Pradesh from 24th to 26th May and in North Central Maharashtra from 22nd to 25th May.
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At the same time, there is a possibility of severe heat in Western Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Eastern Rajasthan and Western Uttar Pradesh from 22 to 26 May. At the same time, north-western Madhya Pradesh and Delhi may also have to face it during 24 to 26 May. Hot and humid weather is expected in Assam from 22 to 24 May. At the same time, similar weather is expected in Konkan and Goa on May 22. There will be hot nights in western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan from 22 to 26 May. There is a possibility of hot nights in Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh and Delhi from 22 to 25 May.
Red alert of heat wave in these states
Regarding heat wave, IMD has issued red alert for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Western Uttar Pradesh. During this period, people of all ages are at risk of heatstroke related diseases. Apart from this, Orange Alert has also been issued for Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat State and Western Madhya Pradesh.
Holidays of doctors canceled in Rajasthan
Rajasthan has been the worst affected by the heat wave. The temperature in Barmer has reached 48 degrees Celsius. In view of this serious situation, the state government has cancelled the leave of administrative and medical staff. The health department had already cancelled the leave of all medical staff of government hospitals. In view of the scorching heat, the health department has issued several guidelines. Experts have advised to take special precautions, which include drinking more fluids and not staying out in the sun for too long.