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Several parts of North and West India, including Delhi, are experiencing a severe heat wave. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting temperatures to reach 44 degrees Celsius. The heat wave is expected to persist in Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat over the next few days. On Sunday, Ayanagar in Delhi recorded 44.1°C, while Shri Ganga Nagar in Rajasthan touched 47.4°C. North-East India, North-Uttar Pradesh, and North-Madhya Pradesh may also face heat wave conditions.
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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
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Bhubaneswar: Oppressive humidity made life difficult in coastal districts with people reporting high levels of discomfort though temperature varied between 34°C and 38°C Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bhubaneswar recorded a maximum of 37.6°C with relative humidity peaking at 89% in the morning and remaining at 58% by evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Some districts witnessed Nor'wester rain in the evening with one person dying in lightning strike in Jajpur district. Several other coastal districts like Cuttack, Puri, Khurda, Jagatsinghpur, and Kendrapara, also reported similar hot and humid conditions. In Cuttack, the maximum temperature was 37.4°C with humidity ranging from 77% in the morning to 64% in the evening. Puri experienced 35.6°C with evening humidity as high as 77%. According to weather scientists at IMD, by 11:30 am on Monday, Bhubaneswar recorded a temperature of 35.4°C with humidity at 68.4%. The heat index was 51°C. The measure of discomfort felt due to increased heat and humidity is known as heat index, IMD sources said. Similarly, in Puri, where the day temperature was 36°C at 11:30 am and humidity 68.5%, the heat index was 53°C affecting normal life. "Heat and humidity are unbearable and quite oppressive. Many elders and children fell sick due to such weather conditions. Even in the shade, it feels like we are suffocating. The sweating doesn't stop, and there is no relief unless you stay in an air-conditioned room," said Ranjan Pal, a tourist from West Bengal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The weather scientists attributed the discomfort to high atmospheric moisture content being pulled in from the Bay of Bengal. The synoptic situation shows the monsoon's northern limit now passing through Bhawanipatna and Puri, while an upper air cyclonic circulation over the south-east and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal may bring some rain to the state from Tuesday, IMD sources said. The IMD has issued a yellow warning for several districts, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Khurda, Puri, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati, for hot and humid conditions over the next two days. Besides, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty surface winds of 30 kmph to 40 kmph are expected at isolated places. Even hilly and tribal-dominated districts like Koraput, Malkangiri, and Rayagada reported maximum temperatures above 36°C with humidity ranging from 70% to 87%. Rainfall has been patchy. Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and nearby areas recorded traces of rain in the past 24 hours, but not enough to bring relief.
Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Indian Express
Punjab witnesses all-time high power demand of 16,249 MW amid heatwave
Sweltering heat sweeping across Punjab, coupled with the peak paddy transplantation season, has pushed the state's power demand to an all-time high. On Tuesday, Punjab's electricity demand soared to a record-breaking 16,249 megawatts (MW), surpassing last year's peak of 16,089 MW, recorded on June 29, 2024. This demand spike has placed immense pressure on the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). According to the State Load Despatch Centre website of the Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL), the load graph currently does not display figures beyond 16,000 MW, and it needs to be updated, said V K Gupta, a retired PSPCL engineer. A senior PSPCL official confirmed that the load had indeed touched 16,249 MW due to the ongoing heatwave and the high irrigation requirements of the paddy sowing season. If the current weather conditions persist, experts warn that Punjab's power demand could exceed 17,000 MW in the coming days. PSPCL has stated it is prepared to take additional steps, including importing power and optimising local generation, to meet the anticipated surge in demand. The drawing limit from the northern grid is 10,400 MW, while the state's maximum power availability is approximately 6,500 MW under ideal conditions. All thermal power units in the state are operational now. In the public sector, the Ropar thermal power plant is generating 680 MW, the Lehra Mohabbat plant 830 MW, and Goindwal 505 MW. In the private sector, the Rajpura thermal power plant is generating 1,325 MW and the Talwandi Sabo plant 1,860 MW. All hydro units, including three units of the Ranjit Sagar dam, are operating in the afternoon. After an unusually cool start to June, with good rainfall last month keeping temperatures in check, the return of summer heat has caused a sharp rise in temperatures. Punjab witnessed an increase of approximately 3,000 MW in power demand on Tuesday compared to Sunday, marking a significant surge. In Punjab, the temperature has touched 46.1 degrees Celsius in Samrala (Ludhiana), and in other parts of the state, it ranged from 40.8 to 44.6 degrees Celsius. This heatwave has led to a steep rise in power demand over the last two days. According to records from PSPCL, the first five days of June saw relatively moderate demand of around 10,500 MW. On Friday, demand rose to just under 12,000 MW; on Saturday and Sunday, it increased to 13,550 MW; and on Monday, it peaked at around 15,600 MW. Paddy transplantation in Punjab began in a staggered manner between June 1 and June 9, in three phases. Paddy cultivation in the state covers over 30 lakh hectares. The water level in the Bhakra dam is at 1,556.75 ft, which is 17 ft lower than last year's level of 1,573.76 ft. In the Ranjit Sagar dam, the water level stands at 507.17 m, compared to 507.90 m on the corresponding day last year.
News18
4 hours ago
- News18
Red Alert In Delhi For Next 3 Days Amid Heatwave, Rain Relief Likely On Weekend
Last Updated: IMD issues red alert for Delhi as severe heat wave hits, with temperatures nearing 45°C The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a red alert for the next three days as Delhi experiences a severe heat wave, with temperatures nearing 45 degrees Celsius in several areas. Weather stations across the national capital reported extreme temperatures. IGNOU recorded the highest temperature at 45.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Ayanagar at 45.3 degrees Celsius. The city's base observatory at Safdarjung noted 43.4 degrees Celsius, three degrees above normal. Due to humidity, Delhi's heat index, or 'feels-like" temperature, reached 49 degrees Celsius. The hottest areas included Ridge at 44.9 degrees Celsius, Palam at 44.3 degrees, Lodhi Road at 43.3 degrees, and Najafgarh at 42.4 degrees. The weather department has predicted that the heat wave will be followed by storms and rain over the weekend, India Today reported. On Monday, IMD Scientist Akhil Srivastava stated that most subdivisions in Northwest India, particularly the plains, are likely to experience heat wave conditions over the next four days. 'In Delhi NCR, the temp is expected to rise above 45°C today and tomorrow, creating heatwave conditions in isolated places," Srivastava had said. According to the IMD, the current spell of extreme heat will persist across North India for at least the next 4-5 days. A possible weather shift is expected around June 12-13, when partial cloud cover and light rain could begin in some areas, bringing some relief. The full return of the monsoon, expected between June 12 and 18, could further cool things down. While Delhi and the surrounding NCR region typically see monsoon rains by June 27, this year the seasonal rains may arrive slightly earlier. Until then, residents are advised to brace for the heat. The combination of high temperatures and humidity could make conditions especially dangerous.
