Weather: Half of India including Delhi NCR is in the grip of severe heat, IMD issued an alert; Relief expected from June 14..

North-west and central India including Delhi-NCR have been in the grip of severe heat for the last several days. The sky is raining fire and the mercury in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan has reached 48 degrees Celsius, which is the highest in the country. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert regarding severe heat and heat waves. But after a pause of two weeks, the southwest monsoon is expected to be active again from Thursday and due to the effect of fresh western disturbance, light rain is expected in northwest India from the night of June 14, which may provide some relief from the heat.

IMD tweeted that there is a possibility of gradual relief in heatwave conditions in northwest India from June 14. There is no possibility of any significant change in the maximum temperature in northwest and central India during the next 3 days and after that, there will be a gradual drop of 2-4 degrees Celsius. There is no possibility of any significant change in maximum temperature over East India during the next 24 hours and thereafter it will gradually fall by 2-3 degree Celsius for the next 3 days and thereafter there will be no significant change. There is no possibility of any significant change in maximum temperature over the rest of the country.

Heatwaves will prevail in these states.

IMD Senior Scientist Dr. Naresh Kumar said that northwest India is experiencing severe heat at this time. Heatwave is likely to prevail in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, North Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh in the next 3-4 days. Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan will remain on red alert for the next three days. Delhi-NCR is on red alert on Wednesday and Thursday, after which there will be an orange alert on June 13. Due to the effect of the Western Disturbance, there may be some relief after light rain and thunderstorms from the night of the 13th.

Monsoon will be active again from today.

There is also good news about the southwest monsoon. After a pause of about two weeks, the monsoon is likely to become active again and move forward from Thursday. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at some places over South Peninsular India during June 12-15 and extremely heavy rainfall at some places over Konkan and Goa on June 13 and 14.

Half the country is in the grip of severe heat

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), during the last 24 hours till 8:30 am on Wednesday, severe heat wave accompanied by severe heat prevailed at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, West Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh. The heat waves also prevailed and scorching heat was felt in some areas of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, and East Madhya Pradesh. Extreme heat prevailed at isolated places over West Uttar Pradesh and West Rajasthan even at night. In many places over Punjab, East Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana also, conditions of intense heat with humidity prevailed at night.

Maximum temperature in Delhi-NCR 43 to 45 degree Celsius

Maximum temperature was recorded between 43 to 45 degrees Celsius at most places in Delhi-NCR, which is the highest this year. The highest temperature of 45 degrees Celsius was recorded in Ayanagar, Delhi. But the heat index reached 51.9 degrees, due to which more heat was felt. It became difficult to leave the house after 10 am and there was scorching heat. According to the bulletin issued by IMD at 2 pm, heat wave conditions will prevail in many places in Delhi-NCR and the mercury will remain between 44 to 46 degree Celsius. The humidity level in the capital was 39 percent in the morning, but the problem has increased due to heat and hot southwestern winds. The entire Delhi-NCR is on red alert for the next two days.

Avoid going out in the sun.
The health of the air in Delhi-NCR has also deteriorated and the Air Quality Index has reached 225 which is in the poor category. IMD has forecast a partly cloudy sky and dust storm on June 12 and 13. Experts have advised people to avoid going out in the sun, keep drinking water continuously, and stay away from outdoor activities. Scorching heat and heat waves pose a threat to all classes of people, but children and the elderly need to be especially cautious.

Air pollution level rises.
The air in Delhi-NCR has also deteriorated and the Air Quality Index has reached 225 which is in the poor category. The IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies and dust storms on June 12 and 13 and wind speeds may reach 60 kmph.

Heavy rains in Kerala
Kerala is receiving heavy monsoon rains and the IMD has forecast heavy rains in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, and Kasaragod districts.

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